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Are not the cords of their tent pulled up, so that they die without wisdom?’
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His wisdom is profound, his power is vast. Who has resisted him and come out unscathed?
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and disclose to you the secrets of wisdom, for true wisdom has two sides. Know this: God has even forgotten some of your sin.
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“Doubtless you are the only people who matter, and wisdom will die with you!
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Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?
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“To God belong wisdom and power; counsel and understanding are his.
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If only you would be altogether silent! For you, that would be wisdom.
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Do you listen in on God’s council? Do you have a monopoly on wisdom?
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“Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since he judges even the highest?
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What advice you have offered to one without wisdom! And what great insight you have displayed!
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By his power he churned up the sea; by his wisdom he cut Rahab to pieces.
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Interlude: Where Wisdom Is Found
There is a mine for silver and a place where gold is refined.
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But where can wisdom be found? Where does understanding dwell?
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Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
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Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell?
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then he looked at wisdom and appraised it; he confirmed it and tested it.
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And he said to the human race, “The fear of the Lord—that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.”
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I thought, ‘Age should speak; advanced years should teach wisdom.’
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Do not say, ‘We have found wisdom; let God, not a man, refute him.’
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But if not, then listen to me; be silent, and I will teach you wisdom.”
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‘Job speaks without knowledge; his words lack insight.’
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So Job opens his mouth with empty talk; without knowledge he multiplies words.”
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I get my knowledge from afar; I will ascribe justice to my Maker.
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Be assured that my words are not false; one who has perfect knowledge is with you.
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But if they do not listen, they will perish by the sword and die without knowledge.
