11 He dams up the streams from flowing[a]
so that he may bring to light what is hidden.

12 But where can wisdom(A) be found,
and where is understanding located?
13 No man can know its value,[b]
since it cannot be found in the land of the living.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 28:11 LXX, Vg read He explores the sources of the streams
  2. Job 28:13 LXX reads way

11 They search[a] the sources of the rivers(A)
    and bring hidden things(B) to light.

12 But where can wisdom be found?(C)
    Where does understanding dwell?(D)
13 No mortal comprehends its worth;(E)
    it cannot be found in the land of the living.(F)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 28:11 Septuagint, Aquila and Vulgate; Hebrew They dam up