Job 38:36

Job 38:36 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

36Who gives the ibis wisdom38:36 That is, wisdom about the flooding of the Nile

or gives the rooster understanding?38:36 That is, understanding of when to crow; the meaning of the Hebrew for this verse is uncertain.

36“Who has put wisdom in the innermost being,

Or given understanding to the 38:36 Or roostermind?

36Who has put wisdom in the innermost being

Or given understanding to the mind?

36“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]?

36Who has put wisdom in the heart38:36 Or Who has given the ibis wisdom, that is, wisdom about the flooding of the Nile

or given understanding to the mind?

36Who gives the ibis wisdom?

Who gives the rooster understanding?