Job 32:8
But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.
9They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38The counsel pleased Pharao and all his servants.
1 Kings 3:12Behold I have done for thee according to thy words, and have given thee a wise and understanding heart, insomuch that there hath been no one like thee before thee, nor shall arise after thee.
1 Kings 4:29And God gave to Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart as the sand that is on the sea shore.
Job 4:12Now there was a word spoken to me in private, and my ears by stealth as it were received the veins of its whisper.
Job 12:16With him is strength and wisdom: he knoweth both the deceiver, and him that is deceived.
Job 33:16Then he openeth the ears of men, and teaching instructeth them in what they are to learn.
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 →