Surely there is a mine for silver and a place where they refine gold Iron is taken from the hills and copper is taken from the ground So where is the place of understanding? And where can wisdom be found? Whoa... oo... ooo... No bird of prey has gazed upon it, nor falcons I have seen It's never been passed by the fierce lion or trolled upon by earthly beast So where is the place of understanding? And where can wisdom be found? Whoa... oo... ooo... Pure gold cannot be traded for it Please don't mention crystal wear The topaz of africa can not equal it and Fine pearls fail to compare So where is the place of understanding? And where can wisdom be found? Wisdom can be found in the fear of the Lord and Understanding knows who depart from evil Wisdom can be found in the fear of the Lord and Understanding knows who depart from evil Whoa... oo... ooo...