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I thought, ‘Those who are older should speak first.
    Those who have lived for many years
    should teach people how to be wise.’
But the spirit in people gives them understanding.
    The breath of the Mighty One gives them wisdom.
Older people aren’t the only ones who are wise.
    They aren’t the only ones who understand what is right.

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I thought, ‘Age should speak;
    advanced years should teach wisdom.’(A)
But it is the spirit[a](B) in a person,
    the breath of the Almighty,(C) that gives them understanding.(D)
It is not only the old[b] who are wise,(E)
    not only the aged(F) who understand what is right.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 32:8 Or Spirit; also in verse 18
  2. Job 32:9 Or many; or great