Quotes about Time
Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.
— Job 12:12
Like a flower, he comes forth, then withers away; like a fleeting shadow, he does not endure.
— Job 14:2
Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,
— Job 14:5
If only You would hide me in Sheol and conceal me until Your anger has passed! If only You would appoint a time for me and then remember me!
— Job 14:13
Were you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills?
— Job 15:7
It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish.
— Job 15:32
My days have passed; my plans are broken off—even the desires of my heart.
— Job 17:11
Do you not know that from antiquity, since man was placed on the earth,
— Job 20:4
For what does he care about his household after him, when the number of his months has run out?
— Job 21:21
“How I long for the months gone by, for the days when God watched over me,
— Job 29:2
How much less, then, when you say that you do not see Him, that your case is before Him and you must wait for Him,
— Job 35:14
Surely you know, for you were already born! And the number of your days is great!
— Job 38:21