NET Bible
"“For inquire now of the former generation, and pay attention to the findings of their ancestors;"
— Job 8:8, NET Bible
“For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:”
“ For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, And apply thyself to that which their fathers have searched out ”
“"Please inquire of past generations. Find out about the learning of their fathers.”
“For inquire of the former generation, and search diligently into the memory of the fathers:”
“Put the question now to the past generations, and give attention to what has been searched out by their fathers:”
“For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:”
But if you will look to God, and make your supplication to the Almighty,
if you become pure and upright, even now he will rouse himself for you, and will restore your righteous home.
Your beginning will seem so small, since your future will flourish.
“For inquire now of the former generation, and pay attention to the findings of their ancestors;
For we were born yesterday and do not have knowledge, since our days on earth are but a shadow.
Will they not instruct you and speak to you, and bring forth words from their understanding?
Can the papyrus plant grow tall where there is no marsh? Can reeds flourish without water?