Job 28:23-28

23Only God knows the way to find wisdom. Only he knows where it is.

24He can see to the ends of the earth. He knows what happens everywhere in the world.

25He decided how strong the wind must be. He decided the size of the seas.

26He made a command for the rain to decide where it should fall. He chose where storms should go and make thunder.

27Then he thought about wisdom and its value. He prepared it and he tested it.

28God said this to us humans: “If you want to be wise, learn to respect the Lord with fear. If you want to understand things properly, turn away from evil acts.” ’