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19 It can neither be compared with the topaz of Ethiopia
    nor valued in comparison to pure gold.”

Wisdom is from God

20 “From where, then, does wisdom originate?
    Where does understanding live?[a]
21 It has been concealed from the sight of every living creature
    and hidden even from the birds in the skies.

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Footnotes

  1. Job 28:20 Lit. Where is its place?

19 The topaz(A) of Cush(B) cannot compare with it;
    it cannot be bought with pure gold.(C)

20 Where then does wisdom come from?
    Where does understanding dwell?(D)
21 It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing,
    concealed even from the birds in the sky.(E)

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