Job 32:8

New International Reader's Version

But the spirit in people gives them understanding. The breath of the Mighty One gives them wisdom.

Cross References

Genesis 41:38

So Pharaoh said to them, “The spirit of God is in this man. We can’t find anyone else like him, can we?”

Genesis 41:39

Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, “God has made all this known to you. No one is as wise and understanding as you are.

1 Kings 3:12

I will give it to you. I will give you a wise and understanding heart. So here is what will be true of you. There has never been anyone like you. And there never will be.

1 Kings 3:28

All the Israelites heard about the decision the king had given. That gave them great respect for him. They saw that God had given him wisdom. They knew that Solomon would do what was right and fair when he judged people.

1 Kings 4:29

God made Solomon very wise. His understanding couldn’t even be measured. It was like the sand on the seashore. People can’t measure that either.

1 Kings 5:9

My men will bring them from Lebanon down to the Mediterranean Sea. I’ll make them into rafts. I’ll float them to the place you want me to. When the rafts arrive, I’ll separate the logs from each other. Then you can take them away. And here’s what I want in return. Provide food for all the people in my palace.”

Job 12:13

“Wisdom and power belong to God. Advice and understanding also belong to him.

Job 12:16

Strength and understanding belong to him. Those who tell lies and those who believe them also belong to him.

Job 27:3

As long as I have life and God gives me breath,

Job 33:16

He might speak in their ears. His warnings might terrify them.

Job 33:4

The Spirit of God has made me. The breath of the Mighty One gives me life.

Job 35:11

He teaches us more than he teaches the wild animals. He makes us wiser than the birds in the sky.’

Job 38:36

Who gives the ibis wisdom? Who gives the rooster understanding?

Proverbs 2:6

The Lord gives wisdom. Knowledge and understanding come from his mouth.

Proverbs 20:27

The spirit of a person is the lamp of the Lord. It lights up what is deep down inside them.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness to the person who pleases him. But to a sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth. Then the sinner must hand it over to the one who pleases God. That doesn’t have any meaning either. It’s like chasing the wind.

Isaiah 28:26

His God directs him. He teaches him the right way to do his work.

Daniel 1:17

God gave knowledge and understanding to these four young men. So they understood all kinds of writings and subjects. And Daniel could understand all kinds of visions and dreams.

Daniel 2:21

He changes times and seasons. He removes some kings from power. He causes other kings to rule. The wisdom of those who are wise comes from him. He gives knowledge to those who have understanding.

1 Corinthians 12:8

To some people the Spirit gives a message of wisdom. To others the same Spirit gives a message of knowledge.

2 Timothy 3:16

God has breathed life into all Scripture. It is useful for teaching us what is true. It is useful for correcting our mistakes. It is useful for making our lives whole again. It is useful for training us to do what is right.

James 1:5

If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault.