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Job 32:6-8
Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

6 Then Eliu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said: I am younger in days, and you are more ancient; therefore hanging down my head, I was afraid to shew you my opinion.

7 For I hoped that greater age would speak, and that a multitude of years would teach wisdom.

8 But, as I see, there is a spirit in men, and the inspiration of the Almighty giveth understanding.

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Job 32:6-8
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6 So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite said:

“I am young in years,
    and you are old;(A)
that is why I was fearful,
    not daring to tell you what I know.
7 I thought, ‘Age should speak;
    advanced years should teach wisdom.’(B)
8 But it is the spirit[a](C) in a person,
    the breath of the Almighty,(D) that gives them understanding.(E)

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  1. Job 32:8 Or Spirit; also in verse 18
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