Job 32:9
It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that understand judgment.
Revised Version 1895
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 breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
Cross References
Job 4:21Is not 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 thy precepts.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who knoweth not how to receive admonition any more.
Matthew 11:25At that season Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding, and didst reveal them unto babes:
1 Corinthians 1:26For behold your calling, brethren, how that not many wise after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
James 2:6But ye have dishonoured the poor man. Do not the rich oppress you, and themselves 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 →