Verse 12. — In the ancient is wisdom, and in length of time prudence. 10. Wisdom is confirmed through the practice and experience of living. — For those sayings are solid in the root of wisdom, which grow strong through the practice of living and by the experiment of deeds. But because to many both a longer life is granted, and the grace of wisdom is not conferred, rightly it is still shown in whose judgment these very gifts hang, while it is subjoined: