The Elusive Nature of True Wisdom

Job 28:12-19

And the wisdom--whence is it found? And where is this, the place of understanding?

Man hath not known its arrangement, Nor is it found in the land of the living.

The deep hath said, `It is not in me,' And the sea hath said, `It is not with me.'

Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed--its price.

It is not valued with pure gold of Ophir, With precious onyx and sapphire,

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

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

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