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Man doesn`t know its price; Neither is it found in the land of the living.
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A Priceless Treasure
All commentators agree that this verse emphasizes the immeasurable value of true wisdom. Its worth cannot be calculated, and it cannot be purchased with any amount of earthly wealth. As Matthew Henry notes, its value is "infinitely more than all the riches in this world." Humans lack the means to acquire it on their own terms.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Man knows not the price of it - The word rendered “price” (ערך ‛êrek) properly means that which is set in a pile or row, or …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Man knows not the price thereof The worth and value of it, what price to set upon it, or offer and give for it; nor …
Job here speaks of wisdom and understanding, the knowing and enjoying of God and ourselves. Its worth is infinitely more than all the riches in thi…
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13th Century
Catholic
Since the author had shown that all precious things found in physical bodies are contained in specific places—which, though unknown to men, are sti…
