Job 32:9
It is not only the great people who are wise, 1 nor the aged people alone who understand justice. 1
Unlocked Literal 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; 1 the breath of the Almighty gives him understanding. 1
10Therefore I say to you, 'Listen to me; 1 I will also tell you my knowledge.' 1
Cross References
Job 4:21Are not their tent cords plucked up among them? 1 They die; they die without wisdom.
Psalms 119:100I understand more than those older than I am; 1 this is because I have kept your instructions. 1
Ecclesiastes 4:13It is better to be a poor but wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to listen to warnings.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you concealed these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children.
1 Corinthians 1:26Look at your calling, brothers. Not many of you were wise by human standards. Not many of you were powerful. Not many of you were of noble birth.
James 2:6But you have dishonored the poor! Is it not the rich who oppress you? Are they not the ones who drag you to 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 →