12 But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell? it cannot be found in the land of the living. the sea says, “It is not with me.” nor can its price be weighed out in silver. with precious onyx or lapis lazuli. nor can it be had for jewels of gold. the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. it cannot be bought with pure gold.

12 “But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? 13 Man does not know its value, Nor is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ 15 It cannot be purchased for …

How can Job 28 claim humans search the depths of the earth (Job 28:1-4) when ancient mining technology was so limited? Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers (12) But where shall wisdom be found?

With the question in Job 28:12 the description of mining attains the end designed: man can search after and find out silver, gold, and others metals and precious stones, by making the foundations of the earth accessible to him; but wisdom, whence shall be obtain it, and which (ואי־זה, according to another reading ואיזה) is the place ...

Job here speaks of wisdom and understanding, the knowing and enjoying of God and ourselves. Its worth is infinitely more than all the riches in this world. It is a gift of the Holy Ghost which cannot be bought with money.

For ore in the darkness and the shadow of death. They swing to and fro. And it contains gold dust. Nor has the falcon’s eye seen it. Nor has the fierce lion passed over it. He overturns the mountains at the roots. And his eye sees every precious thing. What is hidden he brings forth to light. 12 “But where can wisdom be found?

1. How does Job 28:12 challenge our understanding of where true wisdom is found? 2. In what ways can we actively seek wisdom from God in our daily lives, according to Proverbs 2:1-6? 3. How does the pursuit of wisdom differ from the pursuit of knowledge, and why is this distinction important for Christians? 4.

Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell? No mortal comprehends its worth; it cannot be found in the land of the living. The deep says, “It is not in me”; the sea says, “It is not.

Encouraging and challenging you to seek intimacy with God every day. “But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?

12 As for wisdom—where can she be found? Where is the place of understanding? a. 13 Mortals do not know her path, nor is she to be found in the land of the living. 14 The Deep says, “She is not in me”; and the Sea says, “She is not with me.” 15 Solid gold cannot purchase her, nor can her price be paid with silver. b