Thematic Bible
Job 28:1 (show verse)
"Surely there are mines for silver and places where gold is refined.
Job 28:2 (show verse)
Iron is taken from the ground; and copper is smelted from ore.
Job 28:3 (show verse)
Mankind limits the darkness as they search the deepest depths for ore in unfathomable darkness.
Job 28:4 (show verse)
He sinks his shaft far from human habitations, in a place forgotten by explorers; they hang on harnesses as they swing back and forth.
Job 28:5 (show verse)
"While the ground produces food, underneath it is torn up and burning hot,
Job 28:6 (show verse)
where stones are sapphire and gold dust can be found,
Job 28:7 (show verse)
a place where birds of prey never fly, and the eyes of the falcon have never seen.
Job 28:8 (show verse)
The proud beasts haven't walked there; lions have never passed over it.
Job 28:9 (show verse)
"Using a flint, he thrusts his hand, overturning mountains by the roots.
Job 28:10 (show verse)
He cuts a channel through the rocks, while his eyes search for anything of value.
Job 28:11 (show verse)
He dams up flowing rivers, bringing hidden things to light."
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Job 28:12 (show verse)
"Where can wisdom be found? Where is understanding's home?
Job 28:13 (show verse)
Mankind doesn't appreciate their value; and you won't find it anywhere on earth.
Job 28:14 (show verse)
The deepest ocean says, "It's not within me.' and the sea says, "You'll never find it with me.'
Job 28:15 (show verse)
You can't buy it with gold, and its value cannot be calculated in silver.
Job 28:16 (show verse)
It cannot be compared to gold from Ophir, with precious onyx, or with sapphire.
Job 28:17 (show verse)
It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry.
Job 28:18 (show verse)
Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.
Job 28:19 (show verse)
It can neither be compared with the topaz of Ethiopia nor valued in comparison to pure gold."
Job 28:20 (show verse)
"From where, then, does wisdom originate? Where does understanding live?
Job 28:21 (show verse)
It has been concealed from the sight of every living creature and hidden even from the birds in the skies.
Job 28:22 (show verse)
Abaddon and death said, "We did hear a rumor about it.'
Job 28:23 (show verse)
God understands how to get there; he knows where they live.
Job 28:24 (show verse)
For he looks as far as the ends of the earth and sees everything under the sky.
Job 28:25 (show verse)
"He imparted weight to the wind; he regulated water by his measurement.
Job 28:26 (show verse)
He set in place ordinances for the rain; and determined the pathway for thunder that accompanies lightning.
Job 28:27 (show verse)
Then he looked at wisdom, and fixed it in place; he established it, and also examined it.
Job 28:28 (show verse)
He has commanded mankind: "To fear the Lord that is wisdom; to move away from evil that is understanding.'"