12 But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
12 But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell?
12 "But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?
12 "But where, oh where, will they find Wisdom? Where does Insight hide?
12 "But where can wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?
12 "But do people know where to find wisdom? Where can they find understanding?
7 Art thou the first man that was born? or wast thou made before the hills?
7 "Are you the first man ever born? Were you brought forth before the hills?
7 "Are you the first man who was born? Or were you brought forth before the hills?
7 Do you think you're the first person to have to deal with these things? Have you been around as long as the hills?
7 "Are you the first man who was born? Or were you made before the hills?
7 "Were you the first person ever born? Were you born before the hills were made?
(Read Job 15:1-16)
Eliphaz begins a second attack upon Job, instead of being softened by his complaints. He unjustly charges Job with casting off the fear of God, and all regard to him, and restraining prayer. See in what religion is summed up, fearing God, and praying to him; the former the most needful principle, the latter the most needful practice. Eliphaz charges Job with self-conceit. He charges him with contempt of the counsels and comforts given him by his friends. We are apt to think that which we ourselves say is important, when others, with reason, think little of it. He charges him with opposition to God. Eliphaz ought not to have put harsh constructions upon the words of one well known for piety, and now in temptation. It is plain that these disputants were deeply convinced of the doctrine of original sin, and the total depravity of human nature. Shall we not admire the patience of God in bearing with us? and still more his love to us in the redemption of Christ Jesus his beloved Son?
8 Hast thou heard the secret of God? and dost thou restrain wisdom to thyself?
8 Do you listen in on God's council? Do you have a monopoly on wisdom?
8 Have you listened in the council of God? And do you limit wisdom to yourself?
8 Were you listening in when God planned all this? Do you think you're the only one who knows anything?
8 Have you heard the counsel of God? Do you limit wisdom to yourself?
8 Were you listening at God's secret council? Do you have a monopoly on wisdom?
(Read Job 15:1-16)
Eliphaz begins a second attack upon Job, instead of being softened by his complaints. He unjustly charges Job with casting off the fear of God, and all regard to him, and restraining prayer. See in what religion is summed up, fearing God, and praying to him; the former the most needful principle, the latter the most needful practice. Eliphaz charges Job with self-conceit. He charges him with contempt of the counsels and comforts given him by his friends. We are apt to think that which we ourselves say is important, when others, with reason, think little of it. He charges him with opposition to God. Eliphaz ought not to have put harsh constructions upon the words of one well known for piety, and now in temptation. It is plain that these disputants were deeply convinced of the doctrine of original sin, and the total depravity of human nature. Shall we not admire the patience of God in bearing with us? and still more his love to us in the redemption of Christ Jesus his beloved Son?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 28:12
Commentary on Job 28:12-19
(Read Job 28:12-19)
Job here speaks of wisdom and understanding, the knowing and enjoying of God and ourselves. Its worth is infinitely more than all the riches in this world. It is a gift of the Holy Ghost which cannot be bought with money. Let that which is most precious in God's account, be so in ours. Job asks after it as one that truly desired to find it, and despaired of finding it any where but in God; any way but by Divine revelation.