Job 32:9
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Updated King James Version
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 inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding.
10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion.
Cross References
Job 4:21Does not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, even without wisdom.
Psalms 119:100I understand more than the ancients, because I keep your precepts.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, and have revealed them unto babes.
1 Corinthians 1:26For all of you see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
James 2:6But all of you have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw 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 →