Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in man, and the Spirit of the Almighty gives them understanding.
World English Bible Classic
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 multitude of years should teach wisdom.’
9It is not the great who are wise, nor the aged who understand justice.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find such a one as this, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?”
1 Kings 3:12behold, I have done according to your word. Behold, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has been no one like you before you, and after you none will arise like you.
1 Kings 4:29God gave Solomon abundant wisdom, understanding, and breadth of mind like the sand that is on the seashore.
Job 4:12“Now a thing was secretly brought to me. My ear received a whisper of it.
Job 12:16With him is strength and wisdom. The deceived and the deceiver are his.
Job 33:16then he opens the ears of men, and seals their instruction,
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 →