Job 32:9
It is not the old who are wise, and those who are full of years have not the knowledge of what is right.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
In Context
8But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.
10So I say, Give ear to me, and I will put forward my knowledge.
Cross References
Job 4:21If their tent-cord is pulled up, do they not come to an end, and without wisdom?
Psalms 119:100I have more wisdom than the old, because I have kept your orders.
Ecclesiastes 4:13A young man who is poor and wise is better than a king who is old and foolish and will not be guided by the wisdom of others.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus made answer and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children.
1 Corinthians 1:26For you see God's design for you, my brothers, that he has not taken a great number of the wise after the flesh, not the strong, not the noble:
James 2:6But you have put the poor man to shame. Are not the men of wealth rulers over you? do they not take you by force before their judges?
Matthew Henry on Job 32:7-15
6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion. 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion. 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your… Read the whole commentary →