Job 32:8
But as I see now, a spirit is in men, and the inspiration, either revelation, of Almighty God giveth understanding.
Wycliffe Modern Spelling
In The King James Version
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
In Context
7For I hoped that [the] longer age should speak, and that the multitude of years should teach wisdom.
Cross References
Genesis 41:38and he spake to them, Whether we be able to find such a man which is full of God’s spirit? (and Pharaoh said to them, Could we find any other man who is so full of God’s spirit as this man is?)
1 Kings 3:12lo! I have done to thee after thy words, and I have given to thee a wise heart and an understanding (one), in so much that no man before thee was like thee, neither shall rise (up) after thee.
1 Kings 4:29Also God gave to Solomon wisdom, and prudence full much (or and a great deal of prudence), and largeness of heart, as the sand that is in the brink of the sea.
Job 4:12Certainly an hid word was said to me, and mine ear took as it were thief-like the veins of the privy speaking thereof. (Truly a hidden word was said to me, and my ear caught it like the stolen whispers of private speaking.)
Job 12:16Strength and wisdom is with God; he knoweth both him that deceiveth and him that is deceived.
Job 33:16Then he openeth the ears of men, and he teacheth them, and teacheth prudence, or discipline;
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 →