Job 32:9
They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
In Context
8But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.
10Therefore I will speak : Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom.
Cross References
Job 4:21And they that shall be left, shall be taken away from them: they shall die, and not in wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a child that is poor and wise, than a king that is old and foolish, who knoweth not to foresee for hereafter.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to the little ones.
1 Corinthians 1:26For see your vocation, brethren, that there are not many wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble:
James 2:6But you have dishonoured the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you by might? and do not they draw you before the judgment seats?
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 →