King James Version
Job 32:9 in the King James Version says “Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.” — study this verse from Job chapter 32 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.”
Job 32:9 · KJV
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst ye searched out what to say. reasons: Heb. understandings what: Heb. words
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“judgment”
H4941properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, ind
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