Job 28:12
But, in truth, where is wisdom to be found, and where is the place of understanding?
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
In Context
11The depths of rivers he has also examined, and he has brought hidden things into the light.
13Man does not know its price, nor is it found in the land of those who live in sweetness.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Therefore, give to your servant a teachable heart, so that he may be able to judge your people, and to discern between good and evil. For who will be able to judge this people, your people, who are so many?”
Job 28:28And he said to man, “Behold the fear of the Lord. Such is wisdom. And to withdraw from evil, this is understanding.”
Proverbs 2:4if you will seek her like money, and dig for her as if for treasure,
Ecclesiastes 7:11You should not say: “What do you think is the reason that the former times were better than they are now?” For this type of question is foolish.
Ecclesiastes 7:24I have tested everything in wisdom. I have said: “I will be wise.” And wisdom withdrew farther from me,
Colossians 2:3For in him are hidden all treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Matthew Henry on Job 28:2-12
Extent of Human Discoveries. ( b. c. 1520.) 1 Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it. 2 Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone. 3 He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death. 4 The flood breaketh out from the inhabitant; even the waters forgotten of the foot: they are dried up, they are gone away from men. 5 As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as… Read the whole commentary →