Bible verse
From where then does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?
Job 28:20 · BSB
The verses around it, from Job 28.
16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.
17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.
18 Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
19 Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.
20 From where then does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?
21 It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing and concealed from the birds of the air.
22 Abaddon and Death say, ‘We have heard a rumor about it.’
23 But God understands its way, and He knows its place.
24 For He looks to the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.
KJV
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where [is] the place of understanding?
ASV
Whence then cometh wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?
ERV
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
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