Job 32:9
It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice.
World English Bible British
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 man, and the Spirit of the Almighty gives them understanding.
10Therefore I said, ‘Listen to me; I also will show my opinion.’
Cross References
Job 4:21Isn’t their tent cord plucked up within them? They die, and that without wisdom.’
Psalms 119:100I understand more than the aged, because I have kept your precepts.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn’t know how to receive admonition any more.
Matthew 11:25At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.
1 Corinthians 1:26For you see your calling, brothers, that not many are wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, and not many noble;
James 2:6But you have dishonoured the poor man. Don’t the rich oppress you and personally drag you before the courts?
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 →