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


In Context

5 But when he saw that the three men had nothing more to say, his anger was aroused.

6 So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said: "I am young in years, and you are old; that is why I was fearful, not daring to tell you what I know.

7 I thought, 'Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.'

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

9 It is not only the old who are wise, not only the aged who understand what is right.

10 "Therefore I say: Listen to me; I too will tell you what I know.

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

32:8But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth 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.