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It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Great men are not always wise - Though wisdom may in general be looked for in them, it is not universally true. Great men here deno…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Great men are not always wise.—That is, old men. He had just before said that he was little in days ([Reference …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Great men are not [always] wise
Men of grandeur and dignity, as Job's friends might be, the rich, the honourable, an…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Elihu professes to speak by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and corrects both parties. He allowed that those who had the longest experience sho…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

After the dispute between Job and his friends had ended, the argument of Elihu against Job is introduced. He uses more penetrating arguments agains…

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