Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right. New Living Translation Sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand justice. English Standard Version It is not the old who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right. Berean Standard Bible It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. King James Bible Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. New King James Version Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand justice. New American Standard Bible “The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice. NASB 1995 “The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice. NASB 1977 “The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice. Legacy Standard Bible The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice. Amplified Bible “Those [who are] abundant in years may not [always] be wise, Nor may the elders [always] understand justice. Christian Standard Bible It is not only the old who are wise or the elderly who understand how to judge. Holman Christian Standard Bible It is not only the old who are wise or the elderly who understand how to judge. American Standard Version It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice. Contemporary English Version Age is no guarantee of wisdom and understanding. English Revised Version It is not the great that are wise, nor the aged that understand judgment. GOD'S WORD® Translation People do not become wise merely because they live long. They don't understand what justice is merely because they're old. Good News Translation It is not growing old that makes us wise or helps us to know what is right. International Standard Version "The aged aren't always wise, nor do the elderly always understand justice. Majority Standard Bible It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. NET Bible It is not the aged who are wise, nor old men who understand what is right. New Heart English Bible It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice. Webster's Bible Translation Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. World English Bible It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe multitude are not wise, "" Nor do the aged understand judgment. Young's Literal Translation The multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment. Smith's Literal Translation Not the many will be wise: and old men understand judgment. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment. Catholic Public Domain Version The wise are not the aged, nor do the elders understand judgment. New American Bible It is not those of many days who are wise, nor the aged who understand the right. New Revised Standard Version It is not the old that are wise, nor the aged that understand what is right. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt is not age that makes men wise; nor do the aged always understand judgment. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated It is not therefore abundance of days that makes wise, neither is it the old ones who discern judgment OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that discern judgment. Brenton Septuagint Translation The long-lived are not wise as such; neither do the aged know judgment. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends…8But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding. 9It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice. 10Therefore I say, ‘Listen to me; I too will declare what I know.’… Cross References Proverbs 16:31 Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness. Ecclesiastes 4:13 Better is a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take a warning. 1 Corinthians 1:26-29 Brothers, consider the time of your calling: Not many of you were wise by human standards; not many were powerful; not many were of noble birth. / But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong. / He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are, ... James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Psalm 119:100 I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts. 1 Kings 3:7-12 And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. / Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number. / Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” ... Proverbs 3:5-7 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. / Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil. 1 Corinthians 3:18-20 Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. / For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in God’s sight. As it is written: “He catches the wise in their craftiness.” / And again, “The Lord knows that the thoughts of the wise are futile.” Daniel 1:17-20 To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding in every kind of literature and wisdom. And Daniel had insight into all kinds of visions and dreams. / Now at the end of the time specified by the king, the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. / And the king spoke with them, and among all the young men he found no one equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. So they entered the king’s service. ... Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Isaiah 29:14 Therefore I will again confound these people with wonder upon wonder. The wisdom of the wise will vanish, and the intelligence of the intelligent will be hidden.” 1 Timothy 4:12 Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Jeremiah 9:23-24 This is what the LORD says: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, nor the strong man in his strength, nor the wealthy man in his riches. / But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Luke 10:21 At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight. Treasury of Scripture Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. Great Jeremiah 5:5 I will get me unto the great men, and will speak unto them; for they have known the way of the LORD, and the judgment of their God: but these have altogether broken the yoke, and burst the bonds. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. John 7:48 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him? neither Job 12:20 He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged. Ecclesiastes 4:13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished. 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 WiseJob 32 1. Elihu is angry with Job and his three friends6. Because wisdom comes not from age, he excuses the boldness of his youth 11. He reproves them for not satisfying Job 16. His zeal to speak It is not only This phrase introduces a contrast or an exception to a commonly held belief. In the context of the Book of Job, this challenges the assumption that wisdom and understanding are exclusive to the aged. The Hebrew root here suggests a negation of exclusivity, emphasizing that wisdom is not confined to a particular group. This sets the stage for Elihu, a younger character, to speak with authority, suggesting that divine wisdom can be granted to anyone, regardless of age. the old who are wise or the elderly who understand justice Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew It is not onlyלֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no the old רַבִּ֥ים (rab·bîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7227: Much, many, great who are wise, יֶחְכָּ֑מוּ (yeḥ·kā·mū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 2449: To be wise or the elderly וּ֝זְקֵנִ֗ים (ū·zə·qê·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2205: Old who understand יָבִ֥ינוּ (yā·ḇî·nū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 995: To separate mentally, understand justice. מִשְׁפָּֽט׃ (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style Links Job 32:9 NIVJob 32:9 NLT Job 32:9 ESV Job 32:9 NASB Job 32:9 KJV Job 32:9 BibleApps.com Job 32:9 Biblia Paralela Job 32:9 Chinese Bible Job 32:9 French Bible Job 32:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 32:9 It is not the great who (Jb) |
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