For inquire now of the former generation, and prepare to search the fathers;

Shall they not teach you and tell you, and utter words from their heart?

He removes the lips of the trusted ones, and takes away the discretion of the elders.

And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, answered and said: I am young in years, and you are very old; therefore I have shrunk back, and out of respect for you, have not told my opinion.

I said, Age should speak, and multitude of years should declare wisdom.

Remember the days of old, consider the years of many generations. Ask your father, and he will show you; your elders, and they will say to you:

The gray head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.