Job 32:8

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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  • Prov 2:6 : 6 For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
  • Eccl 2:26 : 26 For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.
  • 1 Cor 2:10-12 : 10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.
  • Job 38:36 : 36 Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
  • Jas 1:5 : 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
  • Job 33:4 : 4 The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.
  • Job 35:11 : 11 Who teacheth us more than the beasts of the earth, and maketh us wiser than the fowls of heaven?
  • 1 Kgs 3:12 : 12 Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
  • 1 Kgs 4:29 : 29 And God gave Solomon wisdom and understanding exceeding much, and largeness of heart, even as the sand that is on the sea shore.
  • 1 Cor 12:8 : 8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
  • Dan 1:17 : 17 As for these four children, God gave them knowledge and skill in all learning and wisdom: and Daniel had understanding in all visions and dreams.
  • Dan 2:21 : 21 And he changeth the times and the seasons: he removeth kings, and setteth up kings: he giveth wisdom unto the wise, and knowledge to them that know understanding:
  • 2 Tim 3:16 : 16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
  • Job 4:12-21 : 12 Now a thing was secretly brought to me, and mine ear received a little thereof. 13 In thoughts from the visions of the night, when deep sleep falleth on men, 14 Fear came upon me, and trembling, which made all my bones to shake. 15 Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up: 16 It stood still, but I could not discern the form thereof: an image was before mine eyes, there was silence, and I heard a voice, saying, 17 Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker? 18 Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly: 19 How much less in them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation is in the dust, which are crushed before the moth? 20 They are destroyed from morning to evening: they perish for ever without any regarding it. 21 Doth not their excellency which is in them go away? they die, even without wisdom.
  • 1 Kgs 3:28 : 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 judgment.
  • Gen 41:39 : 39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:
  • Job 33:16 : 16 Then he openeth the ears of men, and sealeth their instruction,

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  • 9Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.

  • 4The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

  • Job 12:12-13
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    12With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.

    13With him is wisdom and strength, he hath counsel and understanding.

  • 27The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

  • 7I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.

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    10But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

    11For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

  • 36Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?

  • 31And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;

  • 21Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast that goeth downward to the earth?

  • 3All the while my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils;

  • 10In whose hand is the soul of every living thing, and the breath of all mankind.

  • 28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

  • 8There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.

  • 14The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

  • Job 34:14-16
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    14If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath;

    15All flesh shall perish together, and man shall turn again unto dust.

    16If now thou hast understanding, hear this: hearken to the voice of my words.

  • 6For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

  • 3And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,

  • 13Lest ye should say, We have found out wisdom: God thrusteth him down, not man.

  • 3But I have understanding as well as you; I am not inferior to you: yea, who knoweth not such things as these?

  • 12But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

  • 14Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

  • 4To whom hast thou uttered words? and whose spirit came from thee?

  • 14I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.

  • 10Shall not they teach thee, and tell thee, and utter words out of their heart?

  • 7Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

  • 1Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed.

  • 16O Lord, by these things men live, and in all these things is the life of my spirit: so wilt thou recover me, and make me to live.

  • 20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

  • 34Let men of understanding tell me, and let a wise man hearken unto me.

  • 5Counsel in the heart of man is like deep water; but a man of understanding will draw it out.

  • 10But man dieth, and wasteth away: yea, man giveth up the ghost, and where is he?

  • 7And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

  • 13Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.

  • 13That thou turnest thy spirit against God, and lettest such words go out of thy mouth?

  • 8Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?

  • 27He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

  • 30Thou sendest forth thy spirit, they are created: and thou renewest the face of the earth.

  • 12Thou hast granted me life and favour, and thy visitation hath preserved my spirit.

  • 10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.

  • 10Therefore hearken unto me, ye men of understanding: far be it from God, that he should do wickedness; and from the Almighty, that he should commit iniquity.

  • 4Knowest thou not this of old, since man was placed upon earth,

  • 5A wise man is strong; yea, a man of knowledge increaseth strength.

  • 15Then a spirit passed before my face; the hair of my flesh stood up:

  • 18I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.

  • 5Are thy days as the days of man? are thy years as man's days,

  • 2And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;