KJV ORIGINAL
But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place where understanding lives?
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Job is asking the profound question of where true wisdom and understanding can actually be discovered in life.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Job's poetic speech about the hidden nature of wisdom, where he contrasts human ability to mine precious metals and gems from the earth with the much greater challenge of finding true wisdom. Job is in the middle of his suffering and dialogue with his friends, wrestling with life's deepest questions about God's ways and the meaning of his trials.
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