20And the wisdom — whence doth it come? And where is this, the place of understanding?


In Context

17 Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor is its exchange a vessel of fine gold.

18 Corals and pearl are not remembered, The acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.

19 Not equal it doth the topaz of Cush, With pure gold it is not valued.

20 And the wisdom — whence doth it come? And where is this, the place of understanding?

21 It hath been hid from the eyes of all living. And from the fowl of the heavens It hath been hidden.

22 Destruction and death have said: 'With our ears we have heard its fame.'

Job 28:20 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where [is] the place of understanding?

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:20"Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell?

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:20Whence then cometh wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:20Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:20Where then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:20From where then comes wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?