Job 32:8
But I see now that there is only breath in men, and that it is the inspiration of the Almighty that gives understanding.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
In Context
7For I had hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.
9The wise are not the aged, nor do the elders understand judgment.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And he said to them, “Would we be able to find another such man, who is full of the Spirit of God?”
1 Kings 3:12behold, I have done for you according to your words, and I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so much so that there has been no one like you before you, nor anyone who will rise up after you.
1 Kings 4:29And God gave wisdom to Solomon, and an exceedingly great prudence, and a spacious heart, like the sand which is on the shore of the sea.
Job 4:12Furthermore, a word was spoken to me in secret, and, as if by theft, my ears received the pulse of its whisper.
Job 12:16With him is strength and wisdom; he knows both the deceiver and he who is deceived.
Job 33:16then, he opens the ears of men, and, educating them, he teaches discipline,
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 →