Job 32:8
King James Version
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Job 32:8 in context
6And 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 shew you mine opinion.
7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
8But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
10Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.
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The Book of Job — summary, themes & key verses
Faith in suffering — the ancient question of why the innocent suffer, and where God is in it.
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