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| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1"Surely there are mines for silver and places where gold is refined. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2Iron is taken from the ground; and copper is smelted from ore. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3Mankind limits the darkness as they search the deepest depths for ore in unfathomable darkness. |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4He sinks his shaft far from human habitations, in a place forgotten by explorers; they hang on harnesses as they swing back and forth. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5"While the ground produces food, underneath it is torn up and burning hot, |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6where stones are sapphire and gold dust can be found, |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7a place where birds of prey never fly, and the eyes of the falcon have never seen. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8The proud beasts haven't walked there; lions have never passed over it. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9"Using a flint, he thrusts his hand, overturning mountains by the roots. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10He cuts a channel through the rocks, while his eyes search for anything of value. |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11He dams up flowing rivers, bringing hidden things to light." |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12"Where can wisdom be found? Where is understanding's home? |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13Mankind doesn't appreciate their value; and you won't find it anywhere on earth. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14The deepest ocean says, 'It's not within me.' and the sea says, 'You'll never find it with me.' |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15You can't buy it with gold, and its value cannot be calculated in silver. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16It cannot be compared to gold from Ophir, with precious onyx, or with sapphire. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry. |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal— wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies. |
| 19[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 19It can neither be compared with the topaz of Ethiopia nor valued in comparison to pure gold." |
| 20[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 20"From where, then, does wisdom originate? Where does understanding live? |
| 21[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 21It has been concealed from the sight of every living creature and hidden even from the birds in the skies. |
| 22[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 22Abaddon and death said, 'We did hear a rumor about it.' |
| 23[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 23God understands how to get there; he knows where they live. |
| 24[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 24For he looks as far as the ends of the earth and sees everything under the sky. |
| 25[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 25"He imparted weight to the wind; he regulated water by his measurement. |
| 26[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 26He set in place ordinances for the rain; and determined the pathway for thunder that accompanies lightning. |
| 27[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 27Then he looked at wisdom, and fixed it in place; he established it, and also examined it. |
| 28[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 28He has commanded mankind: 'To fear the Lord—that is wisdom; to move away from evil—that is understanding.'" |
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