“Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.”
Job 32:9 (KJV) |
Job 32:9
From Job 32, in the Book of Job (Old Testament).
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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.