Job 32:9

Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 32:9

BSB
It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.
AKJV
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
CPDV
The wise are not the aged, nor do the elders understand judgment.
ERV
It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that understand judgment.
NHEB
It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice.
SMT
Not the many will be wise: and old men understand judgment.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Job 32:9

GreatmenH7227arenotalwayswiseH2449VerbneitherdotheagedH2205AdjectiveunderstandH995VerbjudgmentH4941Noun Masculine

Commentary for Job 32:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 32:9
Summary
Seniority doesn't guarantee sound judgment
Event
Elder status fails to ensure wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Wisdom