John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Job 32:9
Great men are not always wise ,.... Men of grandeur and dignity, as Job's friends might be, the rich, the honourable, and noble; the apostle is thought to refer to this, at least to express the sentiment contained in it, 1 Corinthians 1:26 ; or the great in quantity, the many, the multitude; and therefore are not to be followed in principle or practice; or that are great in years, well stricken in age, have lived long in the world, so some versions F17 רבים πολυχρονιοι , Sept.... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Job 32:6-14
Elihu here appears to have been, I. A man of great modesty and humility. Though a young man, and a man of abilities, yet not pert, and confident, and assuming: his face shone, and, like Moses, he did not know it, which made it shine so much the brighter. Let it be observed by all, especially by young people, as worthy their imitation, 1. What a diffidence he had of himself and of his own judgment (Job 32:6): ?I am young, and therefore I was afraid, and durst not show you my opinion, for fear I... read more