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Does not long life bring understanding?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/job/12.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/job/12.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Wisdom is with the aged, and understanding in length of days.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/job/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/job/12.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />With the ancient <i>is</i> wisdom; and in length of days understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/12.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Wisdom <i>is</i> with aged men, And with length of days, understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Wisdom is with the aged, <i>And with</i> long life <i>comes</i> understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/12.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220Wisdom is with aged men, With long life is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“Wisdom is with aged men, <i>With</i> long life is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Wisdom is with aged men, <i>With</i> long life is discernment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“With the aged [you say] is wisdom, And <i>with</i> long life is understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/12.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />With aged men is wisdom, And in length of days understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />and gain some wisdom from those who have lived a long time. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/12.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />With aged men is wisdom, and in length of days understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Wisdom is with the ancient one. The one who has had many days has insight. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/12.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Wisdom may be found in the company of the aged. Understanding comes with longevity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Wisdom is found with the elderly, and understanding comes with long life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/12.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />With aged men is wisdom, in length of days understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/12.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />With aged men is wisdom, in length of days understanding. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />With the very aged [is] wisdom, "" And [with] length of days [is] understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> With the very aged is wisdom, And with length of days understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />With old men is wisdom, and length of days, understanding.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />In the ancient is wisdom, and in length of days prudence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />In old age is wisdom, and in length of days is prudence.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/12.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />So with old age is wisdom, and with length of days understanding. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Is wisdom with the aged, and understanding in length of days?<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />With the elders is wisdom; and in length of days, understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/12.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And in the elders is wisdom and in length of days is discernment<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/12.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Is wisdom with aged men, And understanding in length of days?--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/12.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />In length of time is wisdom, and in long life knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/12-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=1834" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/12.htm">Job Responds to Zophar</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">11</span>Does not the ear test words as the tongue tastes its food? <span class="reftext">12</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2451.htm" title="2451: ḥāḵ·māh (N-fs) -- Wisdom. From chakam; wisdom.">Wisdom</a> <a href="/hebrew/3453.htm" title="3453: bî·šî·šîm (Prep-b:: Adj-mp) -- Aged. From yashesh; an old man.">is found with the elderly,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8394.htm" title="8394: tə·ḇū·nāh (N-fs) -- An understanding. And tbuwnah; or towbunah; from biyn; intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice.">and understanding</a> <a href="/hebrew/753.htm" title="753: wə·’ō·reḵ (Conj-w:: N-msc) -- Length. From 'arak; length.">comes with long</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: yā·mîm (N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">life.</a> </span><span class="reftext">13</span>Wisdom and strength belong to God; counsel and understanding are His.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Proverbs 16:31</a></span><br />Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-29.htm">Proverbs 20:29</a></span><br />The glory of young men is their strength, and gray hair is the splendor of the old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/111-10.htm">Psalm 111:10</a></span><br />The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts gain rich understanding. His praise endures forever!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-18</a></span><br />Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/1-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 1:13-18</a></span><br />And I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a miserable task God has laid upon the sons of men to occupy them! / I have seen all the things that are done under the sun, and have found them all to be futile, a pursuit of the wind. / What is crooked cannot be straightened, and what is lacking cannot be counted. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-25.htm">1 Corinthians 1:25</a></span><br />For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-7.htm">Proverbs 4:7</a></span><br />Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2-3</a></span><br />that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-20.htm">Daniel 2:20-21</a></span><br />and declared: “Blessed be the name of God forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him. / He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-12.htm">1 Kings 3:12</a></span><br />behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17-18</a></span><br />that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him. / I ask that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know the hope of His calling, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-12.htm">Psalm 90:12</a></span><br />So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/46-9.htm">Isaiah 46:9-10</a></span><br />Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me. / I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/8-8.htm">Job 8:8</a></b></br> For inquire, I pray thee, of the former age, and prepare thyself to the search of their fathers:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/15-10.htm">Job 15:10</a></b></br> With us <i>are</i> both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/32-7.htm">Job 32:7</a></b></br> I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_chronicles/24-15.htm">Aged</a> <a href="/nehemiah/12-46.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/job/9-29.htm">Found</a> <a href="/job/9-7.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/4-1.htm">Length</a> <a href="/job/12-3.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/job/12-8.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/12-20.htm">Aged</a> <a href="/job/22-15.htm">Ancient</a> <a href="/job/19-28.htm">Found</a> <a href="/job/14-10.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/job/27-3.htm">Length</a> <a href="/job/12-13.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/job/12-13.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Job 12</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/12-1.htm">Job maintains himself against his friends that reprove him</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/12-7.htm">He acknowledges the doctrine of God's omnipotence</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/12.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/job/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/job/12.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Wisdom is found with the elderly</b><br>In biblical times, age was often associated with wisdom and experience. The elderly were respected as repositories of knowledge and life experience. This reflects the cultural context of ancient Near Eastern societies, where elders played crucial roles in decision-making and leadership. The Bible frequently emphasizes the value of wisdom, as seen in <a href="/proverbs/16-31.htm">Proverbs 16:31</a>, which states, "Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is gained in a righteous life." The idea is that wisdom is not just intellectual but also moral and spiritual, gained through a life lived in accordance with God's principles.<p><b>and understanding comes with long life</b><br>The concept of understanding growing with age is rooted in the belief that life experiences contribute to deeper insight and discernment. This aligns with the biblical theme that true understanding is a gift from God, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, which encourages believers to ask God for wisdom. The phrase also suggests a process of maturation, where understanding is developed over time. In the context of Job, this statement can be seen as a reflection on the value of enduring trials and learning from them, as Job himself is an example of someone who gains deeper understanding through his suffering and dialogue with God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>A man described as blameless and upright, who feared God and shunned evil. He is the central figure in the Book of Job, known for his immense suffering and unwavering faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/job's_friends.htm">Job's Friends</a></b><br>Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar, who visit Job to offer counsel and comfort but often end up accusing him of wrongdoing as the cause of his suffering.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/u/uz.htm">Uz</a></b><br>The land where Job lived, often associated with the region east of Israel, possibly in Edom or northern Arabia.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate source of wisdom and understanding, who allows Job's trials to test his faith and integrity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/satan.htm">Satan</a></b><br>The adversary who challenges Job's righteousness, suggesting that his faith is only due to his prosperity and protection from God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/v/value_of_experience.htm">Value of Experience</a></b><br>The verse emphasizes the importance of learning from those who have lived longer and experienced more. In a culture that often idolizes youth, this is a reminder to seek counsel from the elderly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>Wisdom is not just a natural byproduct of aging but is cultivated through a life lived in pursuit of understanding and righteousness. Believers are encouraged to actively seek wisdom through prayer, study, and reflection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/respect_for_elders.htm">Respect for Elders</a></b><br>The Bible consistently teaches respect for elders, recognizing their potential to impart wisdom and understanding. This respect should manifest in listening to and valuing their insights.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/intergenerational_relationships.htm">Intergenerational Relationships</a></b><br>Building relationships across generations can be a source of mutual growth and learning. Younger believers can gain wisdom, while older believers can find purpose in mentoring.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_the_source_of_wisdom.htm">God as the Source of Wisdom</a></b><br>Ultimately, all wisdom and understanding come from God. While human experience is valuable, it is God who grants true insight and discernment.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_12.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 12</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_job_28_align_with_other_wisdom.htm">Why does Job 28 offer poetic descriptions of wisdom's source without reconciling them with scientific or pagan wisdom traditions of the time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_a_gay_person_be_a_pastor.htm">What is the biblical perspective on gray hair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_the_bible_say_about_gray_hair.htm">What is the biblical perspective on gray hair?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_eliphaz_cite_elders'_wisdom.htm">In Job 15:10, why does Eliphaz appeal to the wisdom of elders without any clear historical or archaeological evidence supporting such a preserved tradition? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 12.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding</span>. Men get their wisdom gradually and painfully by much experience during a long stretch of time, so that it is not until they are" ancient" that we can call them wise or credit them with "understanding." But with God the case is wholly different. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/12-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Wisdom</span><br /><span class="heb">חָכְמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(ḥāḵ·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2451.htm">Strong's 2451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wisdom</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is found with the elderly,</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּֽישִׁישִׁ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(bî·šî·šîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3453.htm">Strong's 3453: </a> </span><span class="str2">An old man</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and understanding</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּבוּנָֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḇū·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8394.htm">Strong's 8394: </a> </span><span class="str2">Intelligence, an argument, caprice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">comes with long</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאֹ֖רֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’ō·reḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_753.htm">Strong's 753: </a> </span><span class="str2">Length</span><br /><br /><span class="word">life.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָמִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/12-12.htm">Job 12:12 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/12-12.htm">OT Poetry: Job 12:12 With aged men is wisdom in length (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/12-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 12:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 12:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/12-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 12:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 12:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>