Quotes About Knowledge

No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living.

The ocean depths say, ëIt is not in me,í while the sea declares, ëIt is not with me.í

It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.

Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.

Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

From where then does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?

It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing and concealed from the birds of the air.

Abaddon and Death say, ëWe have heard a rumor about it.í

But God understands its way, and He knows its place.

then He looked at wisdom and appraised it; He established it and searched it out.

So Elihu son of Barachel the Buzite declared: “I am young in years, while you are old; that is why I was timid and afraid to tell you what I know.

I thought that age should speak, and many years should teach wisdom.

But there is a spirit in a man, the breath of the Almighty, that gives him understanding.

It is not only the old who are wise, or the elderly who understand justice.

Therefore I say, ëListen to me; I too will declare what I know.í

So do not claim, ëWe have found wisdom; let God, not man, refute him.í

I too will answer; yes, I will declare what I know.

My words are from an upright heart, and my lips speak sincerely what I know.

But if not, then listen to me; be quiet, and I will teach you wisdom.”

“Hear my words, O wise men; give ear to me, O men of learning.

If you have understanding, hear this; listen to my words.

Men of understanding will declare to me, and the wise men who hear me will say: