Job 32:9

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 11:25 : 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.
  • Job 12:20 : 20 He removeth away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the understanding of the aged.
  • Eccl 4:13 : 13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
  • Jer 5:5 : 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.
  • John 7:48 : 48 Have any of the rulers or of the Pharisees believed on him?
  • 1 Cor 1:26-27 : 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: 27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty;
  • 1 Cor 2:7-8 : 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
  • Jas 2:6-7 : 6 But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats? 7 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?

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    16Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

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    5Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things.

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    10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.

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    26Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.

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    24Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart.

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    9The wise men are ashamed, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of the LORD; and what wisdom is in them?

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    13Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.

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