Job 28:20
Whence then cometh wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
In Context
19The topaz of Ethiopia cannot equal it, Nor can it be purchased with pure gold.
21Since it is hidden from the eyes of all living, And kept close from the fowls of the air.
Cross References
Job 28:23God knoweth the way to it; He knoweth its dwelling-place.
Proverbs 2:6For the LORD giveth wisdom; From his mouth proceed knowledge and understanding:
1 Corinthians 2:6But we do speak wisdom among the perfect; not, however, the wisdom of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who are coming to nought;
James 1:17Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the lights, with whom is no change, nor shadow from turning.
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 →