And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men, that stood before Solomon his father while he yet lived, and said, How do ye advise that I may answer this people?
Ver. 6. And king Rehoboam consulted with the old men.] This was right; for "with the ancient is wisdom, and in length of days is understanding," Job 12:12 Cautius dimicant veterani milites.
“ Vulneribus didicit miles habere rectum. ”
Those who have bought their wit, will walk more warily, and advise more solidly.