Job 28:20
Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
Cross-reference
Job 28:12
Parallel
Job 28:12 asks the identical question about where wisdom is found — nearly verbatim.
Job 12:13
Parallel
Job 12:13 declares that wisdom belongs to God, directly answering where wisdom is found.
Proverbs 2:6
Parallel
Proverbs 2:6 states that the Lord gives wisdom — directly answering the source questioned here.
Ecclesiastes 7:24
Parallel
Ecclesiastes 7:24 says wisdom is deep and unfathomable, closely echoing Job's question.
1 Corinthians 2:6–15
Allusion
1 Corinthians 2:6-15 reveals wisdom from God through the Spirit, providing the NT answer.
James 1:5
Allusion
James 1:5 answers Job's question: wisdom comes from God, who gives generously to those who ask.
James 1:17
Related theme
James 1:17 says every good gift comes from God, including wisdom — the source Job seeks.
Ecclesiastes 7:23
Parallel
Ecclesiastes 7:23 describes the elusiveness of wisdom, similar to Job's search.