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Job 32:7 nasb — "I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom.

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""I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom."

— Job 32:7, NASB

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Job 32 — Context

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Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were years older than he.

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And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men his anger burned.

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So Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite spoke out and said, "I am young in years and you are old; Therefore I was shy and afraid to tell you what I think.

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"I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom.

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"But it is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

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"The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice.

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"So I say, 'Listen to me, I too will tell what I think.'

Job 32:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Job 32:7 say?
Job 32:7 in the NASB reads: “"I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom.”
Where is Job 32:7 in the Bible?
Job 32:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Job, chapter 32, verse 7.
Who wrote Job?
Job is traditionally attributed to Anonymous; among the oldest books of the Bible. It was written Unknown; possibly c. 2000–1800 BC, with composition c. 1400–500 BC.
What is the book of Job about?
Job is the ancient story of a righteous man stripped of everything he has, and the four friends who try and fail to explain his suffering. When God finally speaks, he does not answer the "why" — he reveals himself, and Job worships from a place deeper than his pain.
What are the major themes of Job?
Job explores themes including Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith Under Trial, Wisdom, God's Majesty. These themes shape the meaning and context of Job 32:7.
What translation should I read Job 32:7 in?
Job 32:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Job 32:7?
Job 32:7 reads (NASB): “"I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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