Job 32:9
Great men, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
In Context
10Therefore, I said, Hearken unto me, I will show my knowledge—even I.
Cross References
Job 4:21Is not their tent-rope within them, torn away? They die, disrobed of wisdom!
Psalms 119:100Beyond the elders, will I show understanding, for, thy precepts, have I observed.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better a boy poor and wise,—than a king, old and stupid, who knoweth not how to take warning any longer.
Matthew 11:25In that season, answered Jesus, and said—I openly give praise unto thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth,—in that thou hast hid these things from the wise and discerning, and hast revealed them unto babes;
1 Corinthians 1:26For be looking at the calling of you, brethren,—that [there were] not many wise, according to flesh. Not many powerful, not many high-born:
James 2:6Whereas, ye, have dishonoured the destitute man! Do not, the rich, oppress you? and, themselves, drag you into courts of justice?
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 →