What does Job 28:12 mean?

Job 28:12 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 28:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

10He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.

11He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.

12But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?

13Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.

14The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.

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