9. People assault the flinty rock with their handsand lay bare the roots of the mountains.
10. They tunnel through the rock;their eyes see all its treasures.
11. They search the sources of the riversand bring hidden things to light.
12. But where can wisdom be found?Where does understanding dwell?
13. No mortal comprehends its worth;it cannot be found in the land of the living.
14. The deep says, ‘It is not in me’;the sea says, ‘It is not with me.’