Job 32:8

But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

In Context

7I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.

9It is not the old who are wise, and those who are full of years have not the knowledge of what is right.

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Cross References

Genesis 41:38Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?

1 Kings 3:12I have done as you said: I have given you a wise and far-seeing heart, so that there has never been your equal in the past, and never will there be any like you in the future.

1 Kings 4:29And God gave Solomon a great store of wisdom and good sense, and a mind of wide range, as wide as the sand by the seaside.

Job 4:12A word was given to me secretly, and the low sound of it came to my ears.

Job 12:16With him are strength and wise designs; he who is guided into error, together with his guide, are in his hands;

Job 33:16Then he makes his secrets clear to men, so that they are full of fear at what they see;

Matthew Henry on Job 32:7-15

6 And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not show you mine opinion. 7 I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom. 8 But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding. 9 Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10 Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will show mine opinion. 11 Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your… Read the whole commentary →

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