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. |
20 "Where then does wisdom come from?
Where does understanding dwell? |
21 It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing,
concealed even from the birds of the air. |
22 Destruction3 28:22 Hebrew Abaddon and Death say,
'Only a rumor of it has reached our ears.' |
