Job 32:8
However, there is a spirit in human beings, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
In Context
7I told myself, ‘Those who are older should speak—those who are elderly should teach wisdom.’
9It is not the old who are wise, or the elderly who know what is right.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38So Pharaoh asked them, “Where can we find a man like this who has the spirit of God in him?”
1 Kings 3:12I am giving you what you asked for. I am giving you a mind that is wise, with an understanding of what is right, more than anyone else before you or after you.
1 Kings 4:29God gave to Solomon wisdom, very great discernment, and understanding as extensive as the sand on the seashore.
Job 4:12A word quietly crept up on me; a whisper reached my ear.
Job 12:16He is mighty and victorious; both deceivers and those deceived are subject to him.
Job 33:16God speaks to them with solemn warnings
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 →