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21 It is hidden from the eyes of all living, and knowledge of it is withheld from the birds of the heavens.

22 Abaddon (the place of destruction) and Death say, We have [only] heard the report of it with our ears.

23 God understands the way [to Wisdom] and He knows the place of it [Wisdom is with God alone].

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21 It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing,
    concealed even from the birds in the sky.(A)
22 Destruction[a](B) and Death(C) say,
    “Only a rumor of it has reached our ears.”
23 God understands the way to it
    and he alone(D) knows where it dwells,(E)

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Footnotes

  1. Job 28:22 Hebrew Abaddon