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 states that the Lord gives wisdom — directly answering the source questioned here.

Ecclesiastes 7:24 says wisdom is deep and unfathomable, closely echoing Job's question.

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 describes the elusiveness of wisdom, similar to Job's search.