Job 5:27

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Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good.

"For inquire, please, of bygone ages, and consider what the fathers have searched out.

"No doubt you are the people, and wisdom will die with you.

What do you know that we do not know? What do you understand that is not clear to us?

"Behold, I waited for your words, I listened for your wise sayings, while you searched out what to say.

Great are the works of the LORD, studied by all who delight in them.

yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding,

"Can a man be profitable to God? Surely he who is wise is profitable to himself.

and to keep the commandments and statutes of the LORD, which I am commanding you today for your good?

If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if you scoff, you alone will bear it.