Job 32:9
It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
In Context
8But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
10Therefore I say, Hearken to me; I also will shew what I know.
Cross References
Job 4:21Is not their tent-cord torn away in them? they die, and without wisdom.
Psalms 119:100I understand more than the aged, because I have observed thy precepts.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth no more how to be admonished.
Matthew 11:25At that time, Jesus answering said, I praise thee, Father, Lord of the heaven and of the earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to babes.
1 Corinthians 1:26For consider your calling, brethren, that [there are] not many wise according to flesh, not many powerful, not many high-born.
James 2:6But *ye* have despised the poor [man]. Do not the rich oppress you, and [do not] *they* drag you before [the] tribunals?
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 →