Job 28:13
Man has not seen the way to it, and it is not in the land of the living.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
In Context
12But where may wisdom be seen? and where is the resting-place of knowledge?
14The deep waters say, It is not in me: and the sea says, It is not with me.
Cross References
Job 28:21For it is kept secret from the eyes of all living, unseen by the birds of the air.
Psalms 52:5\52:3\You have more love for evil than for good, for deceit than for works of righteousness. (Selah.)
Proverbs 3:14For trading in it is better than trading in silver, and its profit greater than bright gold.
Proverbs 8:18Wealth and honour are in my hands, even wealth without equal and righteousness.
Proverbs 23:23Get for yourself that which is true, and do not let it go for money; get wisdom and teaching and good sense.
Isaiah 38:11I said, I will not see the Lord, even the Lord in the land of the living: I will not see man again or those living in the world.
Matthew Henry on Job 28:13-20
The Excellency of Wisdom. ( b. c. 1520.) 14 The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. 15 It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. 16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia… Read the whole commentary →