Devine Scripture

Job 32:8

Job chapter 32 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.7I said, Days should speak, And multitude of years should teach wisdom.

v.8This passage

v.9It is not the great that are wise, Nor the aged that understand justice.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 4:12

    Now a thing was secretly brought to me, And mine ear received a whisper thereof.

  • 1 Kings 3:28

    And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do justice.

  • 1 Kings 4:29

    And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea-shore.

  • Genesis 41:39

    And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath showed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou:

  • 1 Kings 3:12

    behold, I have done according to thy word: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.

  • James 1:5

    But if any of you lacketh wisdom, let him ask of God, who giveth to all liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.