Job, 32
4. But since these men were older than he, Elihu bided his time before addressing Job.
4. But since these men were older than he, Elihu bided his time before addressing Job.
Job 32 presents Eliú, a young man who had been present in the discussions of Job and his friends, but had not yet spoken. He is described as a man of great wisdom and zeal for justice. Eliú presents himself as a new interlocutor and prepares to expose his thoughts about Job's suffering. To provide five verses related to the topics covered in Job 32, Job's verses will be excluded from the results.
Proverbs 2:6: "For the Lord gives wisdom; his mouth proceed knowledge and discernment." This verse of Proverbs points out that wisdom comes from God and is a gift that can be sought and received.
James 1:5: "If any of you have a lack of wisdom, ask it to God, who gives all freely, goodwill; and will be granted." This verse of James encourages believers to ask God for wisdom when they miss it, for He gives it freely.
Colossians 4:5-6: "Behold wisely toward the outside; make the most of all opportunities. Your speech is always pleasant and seasoned with salt so that they know how to answer each one." This verse of Colossians highlights the importance of acting and speaking wisely before others in order to be a good testimony.
Proverbs 4:7: "Wisdom is the main thing; because wisdom, it employs everything you have in the acquisition of understanding." This verse of proverbs emphasizes the importance of wisdom and encourages the constant search for understanding.
Ephesians 5:15-16: "So be careful how you live, not as foolish, but as wise, making the most of each opportunity, because the days are bad." This verse of Ephesians highlights the importance of living with wisdom and taking advantage of the opportunities that arise.
“Que Nossa Senhora nos obtenha o amor à cruz, aos sofrimentos e às dores.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina