Job 32:9
The long-lived are not wise as such; neither do the aged know judgment.
Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
In Context
8but there is a spirit in mortals; and the inspiration of the Almighty is that which teaches.
10Wherefore I said, Hear me, and I will tell you what I know.
Cross References
Job 4:21For he blows upon them, and they are withered: they have perished for lack of wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king, who knows not how to take heed any longer.
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 →