Job 32:8

But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

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WEBBE

But there is a spirit in man, and the Spirit of the Almighty gives them understanding.

BSB

But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

KJV

But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

ASV

But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

BBE

But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 6–14

Elihu professes to speak by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and corrects both parties. He allowed that those who had the longest experience should speak first. But God gives wisdom as he pleases; this encouraged him to state his opinion. By attention to the word of God, and dependence upon the Holy Spirit, young men may become wiser than the aged; but this wisdom will render them swift to hear, slow to speak, and disposed to give others a patient hearing.

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