Job 8:8-10 King James Version (KJV)

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:)

¹⁰ Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

Job 8:8-10 Good News Translation (GNT)

⁸ Look for a moment at ancient wisdom;
    consider the truths our ancestors learned.
⁹ Our life is short, we know nothing at all;
    we pass like shadows across the earth.
¹⁰ But let the ancient wise people teach you;
    listen to what they had to say:

Good News Translation (GNT) Copyright © 1992 by American Bible Society

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8 This was probably all they had at the time to rely on, there was no scripture, and they of course could have heard the story of creation and Babel and the flood. Just because someone older said it a long time ago does not mean it is true, the truth that matters most is found in the word.

9 Life is short scripture expresses this in Solomon’s books. We truly do not have a full understanding; we are limited to what we can learn. This does not mean we are not valued because we are valued enough that Christ died for us.

10 It is wise to listen to what others say but foolish to follow after everything you hear you have to use discernment.