But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty gives them understanding. Treasury of Scripture the inspiration Job 4:12-21 Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and my ear received a little thereof... Job 33:16 Then he opens the ears of men, and seals their instruction, Job 35:11 Who teaches us more than the beasts of the earth, and makes us wiser than the fowls of heaven? Job 38:36 Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? or who has given understanding to the heart? Genesis 41:39 And Pharaoh said to Joseph, For as much as God has showed you all this, there is none so discreet and wise as you are: 1 Kings 3:12,28 Behold, I have done according to your words: see, I have given you a wise and an understanding heart... 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. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom: out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Ecclesiastes 2:26 For God gives to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he gives travail... Daniel 1:17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom... Daniel 2:21 And he changes the times and the seasons: he removes kings, and sets up kings: he gives wisdom to the wise... 1 Corinthians 2:10-12 But God has revealed them to us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God... 1 Corinthians 12:8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction... James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that gives to all men liberally, and upbraides not; and it shall be given him.
Context Elihu Rebukes Job's Three Friends
1So these three men ceased to answer Job, because he was righteous in his own eyes. 2Then was kindled the wrath of Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite, of the kindred of Ram: against Job was his wrath kindled, because he justified himself rather than God. 3Also against his three friends was his wrath kindled, because they had found no answer, and yet had condemned Job. 4Now Elihu had waited till Job had spoken, because they were elder than he. 5When Elihu saw that there was no answer in the mouth of these three men, then his wrath was kindled. 6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and you are very old; why I was afraid, and dared not show you my 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 gives them understanding. 9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment. 10Therefore I said, Listen to me; I also will show my opinion. 11Behold, I waited for your words; I gave ear to your reasons, whilst you searched out what to say. 12Yes, I attended to you, and, behold, there was none of you that convinced Job, or that answered his words: 13Lest you should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusts him down, not man. 14Now he has not directed his words against me: neither will I answer him with your speeches. 15They were amazed, they answered no more: they left off speaking. 16When I had waited, (for they spoke not, but stood still, and answered no more;) 17I said, I will answer also my part, I also will show my opinion. 18For I am full of matter, the spirit within me constrains me. 19Behold, my belly is as wine which has no vent; it is ready to burst like new bottles. 20I will speak, that I may be refreshed: I will open my lips and answer. 21Let me not, I pray you, accept any man's person, neither let me give flattering titles to man. 22For I know not to give flattering titles; in so doing my maker would soon take me away. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
But there is a spirit in man, And the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.
Darby Bible Translation
But there is a spirit which is in man; and the breath of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
King James Bible
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Young's Literal Translation
Surely a spirit is in man, And the breath of the Mighty One Doth cause them to understand.
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