Job 32:9

The wise are not the aged, nor do the elders understand judgment.

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In The King James Version

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

In Context

8But I see now that there is only breath in men, and that it is the inspiration of the Almighty that gives understanding.

10Therefore, I will speak. Listen to me, and so I will show you my wisdom.

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Cross References

Job 4:21But those who are left behind will be taken away from them; they will die, and not in wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a boy, poor and wise, than a king, old and foolish, who does not know to look ahead for the sake of posterity.

Matthew 11:25At that time, Jesus responded and said: “I acknowledge you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the prudent, and have revealed them to little ones.

1 Corinthians 1:26So take care of your vocation, brothers. For not many are wise according to the flesh, not many are powerful, not many are noble.

James 2:6But you have dishonored the poor. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you through power? And are not they the ones who drag you to judgment?

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 →

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