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It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice.
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American Standard Version
It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.
Christian Standard Bible
It is not only the old who are wise or the elderly who understand how to judge.
English Standard Version
It is not the old who are wise, nor the aged who understand what is right.
King James Version
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
New American Standard Bible
“The abundant in years may not be wise, Nor may elders understand justice.
New International Version
It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right.
New King James Version
Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand justice.
New Living Translation
Sometimes the elders are not wise. Sometimes the aged do not understand justice.