Job 32:9
The multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
In Context
8Surely a spirit is in man, And the breath of the Mighty One Doth cause them to understand.
10Therefore I have said: Hearken to me, I do shew my opinion — even I.
Cross References
Job 4:21Hath not their excellency been removed with them? They die, and not in wisdom!
Psalms 119:100Above elders I understand more, For Thy precepts I have kept.
Ecclesiastes 4:13Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who hath not known to be warned any more.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus answering said, 'I do confess to Thee, Father, Lord of the heavens and of the earth, that thou didst hide these things from wise and understanding ones, and didst reveal them to babes.
1 Corinthians 1:26for see your calling, brethren, that not many [are] wise according to the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble;
James 2:6and ye did dishonour the poor one; do not the rich oppress you and themselves draw you to 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 →