KJV ORIGINAL
Who hath put wisdom in the inward parts? or who hath given understanding to the heart?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who has placed wisdom deep inside people? Or who has given understanding to the human heart?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is asking who else but He could have given humans the ability to think wisely and understand with their hearts.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from God's direct response to Job after his intense suffering and questioning. God is speaking from a whirlwind, challenging Job with a series of rhetorical questions about creation and divine wisdom. The context shows God demonstrating His supreme authority and knowledge compared to human limitations.
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