Job 32:9
Not those rich in years must be always wise: neither do the aged constantly understand what is just.
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
In Context
8But it is the spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty which giveth them understanding.
10Therefore do I say, Hearken to me: I also will show forth what I know myself.
Cross References
Job 4:21Behold, their excellency which is in them is torn away: they die, and this without wisdom.
Psalms 119:100More than the elders do I possess understanding; because thy precepts do I keep.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a poor and a wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to be admonished 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 →