Job 32:9
It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that discern judgment.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
In Context
8But it is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty, that giveth them understanding.
10Therefore I say: 'Hearken to me; I also will declare mine opinion.'
Cross References
Job 4:21Is not their tent-cord plucked up within them? They die, and that without wisdom.'
Psalms 119:100I understand more than mine elders, because I have keep Thy precepts.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a poor and wise child than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.
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 →