Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

It is not the old who are wise, and those who are full of years have not the knowledge of what is right.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

It is not the great that are wise; neither do the aged understand judgment.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

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

World English Bible (WEB)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

The multitude are not wise, Nor do the aged understand judgment.