Job 32:8

Authorized King James Version (1611)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 8 [There 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 14 I 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.

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

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

  • 1 ¶ Who [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.

  • 16 O 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.

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

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

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

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

  • 7 And 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • 10 ¶ Therefore 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.

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

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

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

  • 18 I 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.

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

  • 2 And 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;