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Children » Instances of » Elihu
Elihu waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he. When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry. Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. read more.
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
Humility » Instances of » Elihu
Elihu waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he. When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry. Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. read more.
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
Modesty » Instances of » Elihu
Elihu waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he. When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry. Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. read more.
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
Reverence » For the aged
Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you.
Verse Concepts
Listen to your father who gave you life. Do not despise your mother when she is old.
Verse Concepts
Show respect to the elderly, and honor older people. In this way you show respect for your God. I am Jehovah.
Verse Concepts
Elihu waited to speak to Job, because they were older than he. When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouths of these three men, he became angry. Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite answered: I am young in years, and you are aged; therefore I was timid and afraid to declare my opinion to you. read more.
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
I said: 'Let days speak, and many years teach wisdom.'
Do not rebuke (censure) (criticize) an elder, but appeal to him as a father, the younger men as brothers. Treat the elder women as mothers, the younger as sisters, with much honor.