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But truly it is the spirit in a mortal,
    the breath of the Almighty[a] that makes for understanding.(A)

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  1. 32.8 Traditional rendering of Heb Shaddai

But it is the spirit[a](A) in a person,
    the breath of the Almighty,(B) that gives them understanding.(C)

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

You desire truth in the inward being;[a]
    therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.(A)

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  1. 51.6 Meaning of Heb uncertain

Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb;
    you taught me wisdom(A) in that secret place.(B)

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26 For to the one who pleases him God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he gives the work of gathering and heaping, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.(A)

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26 To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom,(A) knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth(B) to hand it over to the one who pleases God.(C) This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

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