“But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.”
Job 32:8 (KJV) |
Job 32:8
From Job 32, in the Book of Job (Old Testament).
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And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.
I said, Days should speak, and multitude of years should teach wisdom.
But there is a spirit in man: and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth them understanding.
Great men are not always wise: neither do the aged understand judgment.
Therefore I said, Hearken to me; I also will shew mine opinion.