Job 28:12
But wisdom, where shall it be found? and where is the place of understanding?
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
In Context
11He bindeth the streams that they drip not, and what is hidden he bringeth forth to light.
13Man knoweth not the value thereof; and it is not found in the land of the living.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:9Give therefore to thy servant an understanding heart, to judge thy people, to discern between good and bad; for who is able to judge this thy numerous people?
Job 28:28And unto man he said, Lo, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
Proverbs 2:4if thou seekest her as silver and searchest for her as for hidden treasures:
Ecclesiastes 7:11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.
Ecclesiastes 7:24Whatever hath been, is far off, and exceeding deep: who will find it out?
Colossians 2:3in which are hid all the treasures of wisdom and of 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 →