Job 32:8
But it is the spirit in man, Even the inspiration of the Almighty, that giveth him understanding.
Noyes Bible
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, “Days should speak, And the multitude of years should teach wisdom.”
9Great men are not always wise, Nor do the aged always understand what is right.
Cross References
Job 4:12A word was once secretly brought to me, And mine ear caught a whisper thereof.
Job 12:16With him are strength and wisdom; The deceived and the deceiver are his.
Job 33:16Then openeth he the ears of men, And sealeth up for them admonition;
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 →