Job 32:9
It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.
Berean Standard Bible
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 a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
10Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’
Cross References
Job 4:21Are not their tent cords pulled up, so that they die without wisdom?’
Psalms 119:100I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children.
1 Corinthians 1:26Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth.
James 2:6But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?
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 →