Job 32:8
Yet surely, there is a spirit in men, and, the inspiration of the Almighty, giveth them understanding;
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
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 make known wisdom.
9Great men, may not be wise, nor, elders, understand justice.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38and Pharaoh said unto his servants,—Can we find such a one, a man in whom is the Spirit of God?
1 Kings 3:12lo! I have done according to thy word,—lo! I have given unto thee a wise and discerning heart, so that, like thee, hath been none, before thee, and, after thee, shall rise up none, like thee.
1 Kings 4:29And God gave wisdom unto Solomon, and discernment, and very great largeness of heart,—like the sand that is on the shore of the sea:
Job 4:12But, unto me, something was brought by stealth,—and mine ear caught a whispering of the same:
Job 12:16With Him, is strength and effective wisdom, to Him, belong he that erreth, and he that causeth to err.
Job 33:16Then, uncovereth he the ear of men, and, on their correction, affixeth a seal;
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 →