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Job 28:12-19

12 “But where can wisdom be found?
Where does understanding dwell?

13 Man does not comprehend its worth;
it cannot be found in the land of the living.

14 The deep says, ‘It is not in me’;
the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’

15 It cannot be bought with the finest gold,
nor can its price be weighed in silver.

16 It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir,
with precious onyx or sapphires.

17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it,
nor can it be had for jewels of gold.

18 Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention;
the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

19 The topaz of Cush cannot compare with it;
it cannot be bought with pure gold.

Cross References for Job 28:12-19

Proverbs 3:19 - By wisdom the Lord laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:19

James 1:17 - Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, ... Click to read the verse James 1:17 Click to read the verse James 1:17

Job 28:28 - And he said to man, ‘The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.’” Click to read the verse Job 28:28 Click to read the verse Job 28:28

1 Kings 3:9 - So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:9 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:9

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding faul... Click to read the verse James 1:5 Click to read the verse James 1:5

Colossians 2:3 - in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Click to read the verse Colossians 2:3 Click to read the verse Colossians 2:3

Psalms 51:6 - Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6

1 Corinthians 1:19-20 - For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:19-20 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:19-20

Job 28:20 - “Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell? Click to read the verse Job 28:20 Click to read the verse Job 28:20

Proverbs 2:4-6 - and if you look for it as for silver and search for it as for hidden treasure, Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:4-6 Click to read the verse Proverbs 2:4-6

Ecclesiastes 7:23-25 - All this I tested by wisdom and I said, “I am determined to be wise”— but this was beyond me. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:23-25 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:23-25