Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible "The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice. King James Bible Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. Darby Bible Translation It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment. World English Bible It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice. Young's Literal Translation The multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment. Job 32:9 Parallel Commentary Barnes' Notes on the BibleGreat men are not always wise - Though wisdom may in general be looked for in them, yet it is not universally true. Great men here denote those who are distinguished for rank, age, authority. Neither do the aged understand judgment - That is, they do not always understand it. The word judgment here means right, truth. They do not always understand what is the exact truth in regard to the divine administration. This is an apology for what he was about to say, and for the fact that one so young should speak. Of the truth of what he here said there could be no doubt, and hence, there was a propriety that one who was young should also be allowed to express his opinion on important subjects. Job 32:9 Parallel Commentaries Library The Sinner Arraigned and Convicted. 1. Conviction of guilt necessary.--2. A charge of rebellion against God advanced.--3. Where it is shown--that all men are born under God's law.--4. That no man hath perfectly kept it.--5. An appeal to the reader's conscience on this head, that he hath not.--6. That to have broken it, is an evil inexpressibly great.--7. Illustrated by a more particular view of the aggravations of this guilt, arising--from knowledge.--8. From divine favors received.--9. From convictions of conscience overborne.--10. … Philip Doddridge—The Rise and Progress of Religion in the Soul Tit. 2:06 Thoughts for Young Men Cross References Job 12:20 "He deprives the trusted ones of speech And takes away the discernment of the elders. Job 32:7 "I thought age should speak, And increased years should teach wisdom. Job 32:10 "So I say, 'Listen to me, I too will tell what I think.' Jump to Previous Abundant Aged Always Discern Elders Full Great Judgment Justice Multitude Right Understand WiseJump to Next Abundant Aged Always Discern Elders Full Great Judgment Justice Multitude Right Understand WiseLinks Job 32:9 NIVJob 32:9 NLT Job 32:9 ESV Job 32:9 NASB Job 32:9 KJV Job 32:9 Bible Apps Job 32:9 Biblia Paralela Job 32:9 Chinese Bible Job 32:9 French Bible Job 32:9 German Bible Job 32:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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