⁸ For enquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:

⁹ (For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:)

¹² With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

¹⁰ With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.

⁷ I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.