Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The deep says, “It is not in me"; the sea says, “It is not with me.” New Living Translation ‘It is not here,’ says the ocean. ‘Nor is it here,’ says the sea. English Standard Version The deep says, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Berean Standard Bible The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ King James Bible The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. New King James Version The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ New American Standard Bible “The ocean depth says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ NASB 1995 “The deep says, ‘It is not in me’ And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ NASB 1977 “The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Legacy Standard Bible The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Amplified Bible “The deep says, ‘It is not in me’; And the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Christian Standard Bible The ocean depths say, “It’s not in me,” while the sea declares, “I don’t have it.” Holman Christian Standard Bible The ocean depths say, “It’s not in me,” while the sea declares, “I don’t have it.” American Standard Version The deep saith, It is not in me; And the sea saith, It is not with me. Contemporary English Version Nor can it be discovered in the deepest sea. * English Revised Version The deep saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. GOD'S WORD® Translation The deep ocean says, 'It isn't in me.' The sea says, 'It isn't with me.' Good News Translation The depths of the oceans and seas Say that wisdom is not found there. International Standard Version The deepest ocean says, 'It's not within me.' and the sea says, 'You'll never find it with me.' Majority Standard Bible The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ NET Bible The deep says, 'It is not with me.' And the sea says, 'It is not with me.' New Heart English Bible The deep says, 'It isn't in me.' The sea says, 'It isn't with me.' Webster's Bible Translation The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. World English Bible The deep says, ‘It isn’t in me.’ The sea says, ‘It isn’t with me.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe deep has said, It [is] not in me, "" And the sea has said, It is not with me. Young's Literal Translation The deep hath said, 'It is not in me,' And the sea hath said, 'It is not with me.' Smith's Literal Translation The depth said, It is not in me: and the sea said, Not with me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe depth saith: It is not in me: and the sea saith: It is not with me. Catholic Public Domain Version The abyss declares, “It is not in me.” And the sea says, “It is not with me.” New American Bible The Deep says, “She is not in me”; and the Sea says, “She is not with me.” New Revised Standard Version The deep says, ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’ Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe depth says, It is not in me, and the sea says, It is not with me. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The depths said: ‘It was not in me!”, and the sea said: ‘It is not with me!’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The deep saith: 'It is not in me'; And the sea saith: 'It is not with me.' Brenton Septuagint Translation The depth said, It is not in me: and the sea said, It is not with me. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Where Can Wisdom Be Found?…13No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. 14The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ 15It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.… Cross References Proverbs 3:13-15 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 8:11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 2:4-5 if you seek it like silver and search it out like hidden treasure, / then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. 1 Corinthians 1:24 but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. James 3:17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is supreme; so acquire wisdom. And whatever you may acquire, gain understanding. Ecclesiastes 7:24 What exists is out of reach and very deep. Who can fathom it? Romans 11:33 O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways! 1 Corinthians 2:7-10 No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began. / None of the rulers of this age understood it. For if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. / Rather, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no heart has imagined, what God has prepared for those who love Him.” ... Isaiah 33:6 He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. Proverbs 8:19 My fruit is better than gold, pure gold, and my harvest surpasses choice silver. Proverbs 23:23 Invest in truth and never sell it—in wisdom and instruction and understanding. Treasury of Scripture The depth said, It is not in me: and the sea said, It is not with me. Romans 11:33,34 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are his judgments, and his ways past finding out! … Jump to Previous Deep Depth Not Sea WatersJump to Next Deep Depth Not Sea WatersJob 28 1. There is a knowledge of natural things12. But wisdom is an excellent gift of God The deep says The term "deep" in Hebrew is "tehom," which often refers to the primordial waters or the abyss. In the ancient Near Eastern context, "tehom" is associated with chaos and the unknown depths of the earth. This phrase personifies the deep, suggesting that even the most mysterious and profound parts of creation acknowledge their limitations. The deep, with all its hidden treasures and secrets, confesses that it does not possess wisdom. This highlights the transcendence of divine wisdom, which is beyond the reach of even the most unfathomable parts of the natural world. ‘It is not in me,’ and the sea says ‘It is not with me.’ Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The ocean depthsתְּה֣וֹם (tə·hō·wm) Noun - common singular Strong's 8415: An abyss, the deep say, אָ֭מַר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘It [is] הִ֑יא (hî) Pronoun - third person feminine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no in me,’ בִי־ (ḇî-) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew while the sea וְיָ֥ם (wə·yām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin declares, אָ֝מַ֗ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say ‘[It is] not אֵ֣ין (’ên) Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle with me.’ עִמָּדִֽי׃ (‘im·mā·ḏî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 5978: Against, by, from, me, mine, of, that I take, unto, Links Job 28:14 NIVJob 28:14 NLT Job 28:14 ESV Job 28:14 NASB Job 28:14 KJV Job 28:14 BibleApps.com Job 28:14 Biblia Paralela Job 28:14 Chinese Bible Job 28:14 French Bible Job 28:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Job 28:14 The deep says 'It isn't in me (Jb) |
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