Job 12:12
NASB Lexicon
NASB ©HebrewStrong'sOrigin
"Wisdomחָכְמָ֑ה
(cha·che·mah;)
2451: wisdomfrom chakam
is with aged men,בִּֽישִׁישִׁ֥ים
(bi·shi·shim)
3453: agedfrom the same as yashesh
[With] longוְאֹ֖רֶךְ
(ve·'o·rech)
753: lengthfrom arak
lifeיָמִ֣ים
(ya·mim)
3117: daya prim. root
is understanding.תְּבוּנָֽה׃
(te·vu·nah.)
8394: an understandingfrom bin


















KJV Lexicon
With the ancient
yashiysh  (yaw-sheesh')
an old man -- (very) aged (man), ancient, very old.
is wisdom
chokmah  (khok-maw')
wisdom (in a good sense) -- skilful, wisdom, wisely, wit.
and in length
'orek  (o'rek')
length -- + forever, length, long.
of days
yowm  (yome)
a day (as the warm hours),
understanding
tabuwn  (taw-boon')
intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice -- discretion, reason, skilfulness, understanding, wisdom.
Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
"Wisdom is with aged men, With long life is understanding.

King James Bible
With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.

International Standard Version
"Wisdom may be found in the company of the aged. Understanding comes with longevity.

NET Bible
Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"Wisdom is with the ancient one. The one who has had many days has insight.

King James 2000 Bible
With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
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