8But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.


In Context

5 But when he saw that the three were not able to answer, he was exceedingly angry.

6 Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said : I am younger in days, and you are more ancient; therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.

7 For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

8 But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.

9 They that are aged are not the wise men, neither do the ancients understand judgment.

10 Therefore I will speak : Hearken to me, I also will shew you my wisdom.

Job 32:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

32:8But [there is] a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

32:8But it is the spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

32:8But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

32:8But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

32:8But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

32:8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

32:8But there is a spirit in man, and the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

32:8Surely a spirit is in man, And the breath of the Mighty One Doth cause them to understand.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

32:8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding.