Job 28:20
The Scripture
(20) Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the righteous man Job is visited by a wealthy man named Laban who offers him a blessing and a gift of money. Laban also promises to send his servants to see if Job is truly poor, but Job remains faithful, refusing the gifts and trusting God. The chapter highlights the theme of trusting God over human wealth and the danger of pride.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Job 28:12Proverbs 2:6Ecclesiastes 7:23Ecclesiastes 7:24I Corinthians 2:6I Corinthians 2:7I Corinthians 2:8I Corinthians 2:9I Corinthians 2:10I Corinthians 2:11I Corinthians 2:12I Corinthians 2:13
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