Job 32:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Job 32:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Job 32:9 is a verse from the book of Job in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Job 32:9 — KJV
“Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.”
— Job 32:9 (KJV)
Job 32:9 in Context — About the Book of Job
Job is the Bible's deepest wrestle with undeserved suffering. A blameless man loses everything, sits in ashes, and refuses easy answers — from his friends or himself. God answers from the whirlwind not with explanations but with Himself, and Job's fortunes are restored double.
Cross-References for Job 32:9
“Thou shalt not wrest judgment; thou shalt not respect persons, neither take a gift: for a gift doth blind the eyes of the wise, and pervert the words of the righteous. words: or, matters”
Shares key themes with Job 32:9: men, wise, neither
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Job 32:9: men, neither, understand
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”
Shares key themes with Job 32:9: men, wise, neither
“Wherefore say unto the children of Israel, I am the LORD, and I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, and I will rid you out of their bondage, and I will redeem you with a stretched out arm, and with great judgments:”
Shares key themes with Job 32:9: great, men, judgment
“But Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you, that I may lay my hand upon Egypt, and bring forth mine armies, and my people the children of Israel, out of the land of Egypt by great judgments.”
Shares key themes with Job 32:9: great, men, judgment
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