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Job 32:8
But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.
Job 32:8 · Bible in Basic English
Job 32:8 in other translations
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.
But there is a spirit in man, and the Spirit of the Almighty gives them understanding.
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In context
5 And when Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of the three men, he was very angry.
6 And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, made answer and said, I am young, and you are very old, so I was in fear, and kept myself from putting my knowledge before you.
7 I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.
8 But truly it is the spirit in man, even the breath of the Ruler of all, which gives them knowledge.
9 It is not the old who are wise, and those who are full of years have not the knowledge of what is right.
10 So I say, Give ear to me, and I will put forward my knowledge.
11 I was waiting for your words, I was giving ear to your wise sayings; while you were searching out what to say,
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