9They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.


In Context

6 Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said : I am younger in days, and you are more ancient; therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.

7 For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

8 But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.

9 They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.

10 Therefore I will speak : Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom.

11 For I have waited for your words, I have given ear to your wisdom, as long as you were disputing in words.

Job 32:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

32:9Great men are not [always] wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

32:9It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

32:9It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

32:9It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

32:9It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that understand judgment.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

32:9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

32:9It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

32:9The multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

32:9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.