Job 32:9
Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand what is right.
Noyes Bible
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, Even the inspiration of the Almighty, that giveth him understanding.
10Therefore, I pray, listen to me: I also will declare my opinion.
Cross References
Job 4:21The excellency that is in them is torn away; They die before they have become wise.”
Psalms 119:100I have more wisdom than the ancients, Because I keep thy precepts.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a child poor but wise, than a king old and foolish, who will no more be admonished.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that, though thou didst hide these things from the wise and discerning, thou didst reveal them to babes.
1 Corinthians 1:26For consider, brethren, who ye are that have been called; not many wise men after the fashion of the world, not many mighty, not many noble;
James 2:6but ye have despised the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and do not they drag 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 →