Job 28:12

Translations

Modern

But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?

Traditional

But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

Literal

And wisdom—from where is it found? And where is this place of understanding?

Latin

Sapientia vero ubi invenitur? et quis est locus intelligentiæ?

Original

Hebrew

English

But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?

Notes

Job 28:1–28

This section is an isolated speech. There is no speaker listed, so it might continue from earlier words. Some see it as a creative summary by the author of Job. It emphasizes the limits of human wisdom and sets the stage for the Lord's speeches.

Events

Job's Trial

Related verses

Job 28:20
From where, then, does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?
Proverbs 2:4–6
…if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure,
James 1:5
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
Proverbs 3:19
The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
1 Corinthians 1:19–20
For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”
Colossians 2:3
…in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Ecclesiastes 7:23–25
All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me.
Job 28:28
And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
James 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.
Psalm 51:6
Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
1 Kings 3:9
Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?”

Glossary

Book of Baruch Book of Job Sapphire

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Job 28:12

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