Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

“Who has put wisdom in the innermost being
Or given understanding to the mind?

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

Who put wisdom in the heart
or gave the mind understanding?

International Standard Version

"Who sets wisdom within you, or imbues your mind with understanding?

A Conservative Version

Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the mind?

American Standard Version

Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who hath given understanding to the mind?

Amplified


“Who has put wisdom in the innermost being [of man, or in the layers of clouds]
Or given understanding to the mind [of man, or to the heavenly display]?

Bible in Basic English

Who has put wisdom in the high clouds, or given knowledge to the lights of the north?

Darby Translation

Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the mind?

Julia Smith Translation

Who put wisdom in the reins? or who gave understanding to the mind?

King James 2000

Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? or who has given understanding to the heart?

Lexham Expanded Bible

Who has put wisdom in the ibis, or who has given understanding to the rooster?

Modern King James verseion

Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the mind?

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Who giveth sure wisdom or steadfast understanding?

NET Bible

Who has put wisdom in the heart, or has imparted understanding to the mind?

New Heart English Bible

Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the mind?

The Emphasized Bible

Who hath put - into cloud-forms - wisdom? Or who hath given - to the meteor - understanding?

Webster

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

World English Bible

Who has put wisdom in the inward parts? Or who has given understanding to the mind?

Youngs Literal Translation

Who hath put in the inward parts wisdom? Or who hath given To the covered part understanding?

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
שׁית 
Shiyth 
Usage: 83

חכמה 
Chokmah 
Usage: 149

in the inward parts
טחה 
Tuwchah 
Usage: 2

נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 2011

References

Watsons

Context Readings

Yahweh Interrogates Job

35 “Can you send forth lightnings that they may go
And say to you, ‘Here we are’?
36 “Who has put wisdom in the innermost being
Or given understanding to the mind?
37 “Who can count the clouds by wisdom,
Or tip the water jars of the heavens,


Cross References

Job 32:8

“But it is a spirit in man,
And the breath of the Almighty gives them understanding.

Psalm 51:6

Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being,
And in the hidden part You will make me know wisdom.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

For to a person who is good in His sight He has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, while to the sinner He has given the task of gathering and collecting so that he may give to one who is good in God’s sight. This too is vanity and striving after wind.

Exodus 31:3

I have filled him with the Spirit of God in wisdom, in understanding, in knowledge, and in all kinds of craftsmanship,

Exodus 36:1-2

“Now Bezalel and Oholiab, and every skillful person in whom the Lord has put skill and understanding to know how to perform all the work in the construction of the sanctuary, shall perform in accordance with all that the Lord has commanded.”

Job 9:4

Wise in heart and mighty in strength,
Who has defied Him without harm?

Proverbs 2:6

For the Lord gives wisdom;
From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Isaiah 28:26

For his God instructs and teaches him properly.

James 1:5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

James 1:17

Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.

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