Job 32:8
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
King James Version
In Context
7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
1 Kings 3:12Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
1 Kings 4:29And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
Job 4:12Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof.
Job 12:16With him is strength and wisdom: the deceived and the deceiver are his.
Job 33:16Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth 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 →