^{7 Ref} I said, 'Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.'

^{8 Ref} But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

^{9 Ref} It is not the great who are wise, Nor the aged who understand justice.

^{10 Ref} Therefore I said, 'Listen to me; I also will show my opinion.'