Job 28:12

In 11 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

“But where will wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding?

ASV

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

LSV

And the wisdom—from where is it found? And where [is] this, the place of understanding?

YLT

And the wisdom — whence is it found? And where [is] this, the place of understanding?

DBY

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

DRC

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

GNV

But where is wisdome found? and where is the place of vnderstanding?

JPS

But wisdom, where shall it be found? And where is the place of understanding?

LXXE

But whence has wisdom been discovered? and what is the place of knowledge?

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Original-language editions

WLC

וְֽ֭הַחָכְמָה מֵאַ֣יִן תִּמָּצֵ֑א וְאֵ֥י זֶ֝ה מְק֣וֹם בִּינָֽה׃

LXX-Br

Ἡ δὲ σοφία πόθεν εὑρέθη; ποῖος δὲ τόπος ἐστὶ τῆς ἐπιστήμης;

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• Proverbs 2:4–6if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.
• James 1:5Now 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.
• Job 28:20From where then does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?
• Proverbs 3:19The LORD founded the earth by wisdom and established the heavens by understanding.
• Colossians 2:3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
• 1 Corinthians 1:19–20For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.” Where is the wise man? Where is the scribe? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made…
• Job 28:28And He said to man, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”
• James 1:17Every 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.
• Ecclesiastes 7:23–25All this I tested by wisdom, saying, “I resolve to be wise.” But it was beyond me. What exists is out of reach and very deep. Who can fathom it? I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and…
• 1 Kings 3:9Therefore 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?”
• Psalms 51:6Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.

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