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and <i>the thing that is</i> hid bringeth he forth to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/job/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He dams up the streams from trickling; <i>What is</i> hidden he brings forth to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/job/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />“He dams up the streams from flowing, And brings to light what is hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/job/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8220He dams up the streams from flowing, And what is hidden he brings out to the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/job/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />“He dams up the streams from flowing; And what is hidden he brings out to the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/job/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He dams up the streams from flowing, And what is hidden he brings out to the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/job/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />“Man dams up the streams from flowing [so that they do not trickle into the mine], And what is hidden he brings out to the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/job/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He dams up the streams from flowing so that he may bring to light what is hidden.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/job/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He dams up the streams from flowing so that he may bring to light what is hidden. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/job/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He bindeth the streams that they trickle not; And the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/job/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They also uncover the sources of rivers and discover secret places. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/job/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He bindeth the streams that they trickle not; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/job/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />They explore the sources of rivers so that they bring hidden treasures to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/job/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />They dig to the sources of rivers And bring to light what is hidden. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/job/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He dams up flowing rivers, bringing hidden things to light."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/job/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />He stops up the sources of the streams to bring what is hidden to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/job/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He has searched the sources of the rivers and what was hidden he has brought into the light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/job/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He binds the streams that they do not trickle. The thing that is hidden he brings forth to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/job/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid he bringeth forth to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/job/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He binds the streams that they don’t trickle. The thing that is hidden he brings out to light. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/job/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He has bound overflowing rivers, "" And the hidden thing brings out [to] light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/job/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> From overflowing floods he hath bound, And the hidden thing bringeth out to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/job/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He bound the rivers from weeping, and he will bring forth the hidden thing to light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/job/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The depths also of rivers he hath searched, and hidden things he hath brought forth to light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/job/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The depths of rivers he has also examined, and he has brought hidden things into the light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/job/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He dams up the sources of the streams, and brings hidden things to light. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/job/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The sources of the rivers they probe; hidden things they bring to light.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/job/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He binds up the rivers that they may not overflow; and the thing that is hid, he brings forth to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/job/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the strength of rivers he had shut in, and from the veil went out light<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/job/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He bindeth the streams that they trickle not; And the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/job/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he has laid bare the depths of rivers, and has brought his power to light.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/job/28-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/XAwuD5NuZq0?start=4141" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/job/28.htm">Where Can Wisdom Be Found?</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>He hews out channels in the rocks, and his eyes spot every treasure. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2280.htm" title="2280: ḥib·bêš (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To bind, bind on, bind up. A primitive root; to wrap firmly; figuratively, to stop, to rule.">He stops up</a> <a href="/hebrew/1065.htm" title="1065: mib·bə·ḵî (Prep-m:: N-ms) -- A weeping. From bakah; a weeping; by analogy, a dripping.">the sources</a> <a href="/hebrew/5104.htm" title="5104: nə·hā·rō·wṯ (N-mp) -- A stream, river. From nahar; a stream; figuratively, prosperity.">of the streams</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yō·ṣi (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">to bring</a> <a href="/hebrew/8587.htm" title="8587: wə·ṯa·ʿă·lu·må̄h (Conj-w:: N-fsc) -- A hidden thing, secret. From alam; a secret.">what is hidden</a> <a href="/hebrew/216.htm" title="216: ’ō·wr (N-cs) -- A light. From 'owr; illumination or luminary.">to light.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Proverbs 2:4-5</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Proverbs 3:13-15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-11.htm">Proverbs 8:11</a></span><br />For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-16.htm">Proverbs 16:16</a></span><br />How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Isaiah 33:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-17.htm">James 3:17</a></span><br />But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a></span><br />but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-6.htm">1 Corinthians 2:6-7</a></span><br />Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. / No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/13-44.htm">Matthew 13:44-46</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/19-10.htm">Psalm 19:10</a></span><br />They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the comb.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-72.htm">Psalm 119:72</a></span><br />The law from Your mouth is more precious to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He binds the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid brings he forth to light.</p><p class="hdg">bindeth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/26-8.htm">Job 26:8</a></b></br> He bindeth up the waters in his thick clouds; and the cloud is not rent under them.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-25.htm">Isaiah 37:25</a></b></br> I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/44-27.htm">Isaiah 44:27</a></b></br> That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers:</p><p class="hdg">overflowing.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-2.htm">Isaiah 45:2,3</a></b></br> I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a></b></br> Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/26-8.htm">Bindeth</a> <a href="/job/26-8.htm">Binds</a> <a href="/job/28-3.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-10.htm">Dams</a> <a href="/job/22-11.htm">Floods</a> <a href="/job/20-28.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/job/28-9.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/job/24-1.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/job/28-7.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/job/24-15.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/job/26-10.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/28-10.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/job/14-19.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/job/28-10.htm">Rivers</a> <a href="/job/28-3.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/job/27-11.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/jeremiah/18-14.htm">Sources</a> <a href="/job/20-17.htm">Streams</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/job/30-18.htm">Bindeth</a> <a href="/job/30-18.htm">Binds</a> <a href="/job/36-8.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-10.htm">Dams</a> <a href="/job/38-34.htm">Floods</a> <a href="/job/29-6.htm">Flowing</a> <a href="/job/29-7.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/job/28-21.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/job/28-21.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/job/33-11.htm">Keeps</a> <a href="/job/29-24.htm">Light</a> <a href="/job/31-14.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/job/33-3.htm">Overflowing</a> <a href="/job/29-6.htm">Rivers</a> <a href="/job/39-8.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/job/28-21.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-18.htm">Sources</a> <a href="/job/29-6.htm">Streams</a><div class="vheading2">Job 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/28-1.htm">There is a knowledge of natural things</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/job/28-12.htm">But wisdom is an excellent gift of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the context of Job, it symbolizes the search for wisdom and understanding, akin to mining for precious metals and gems. The imagery of stopping up streams suggests a deliberate effort to uncover hidden truths, paralleling the pursuit of divine wisdom. This can be connected to <a href="/proverbs/2-4.htm">Proverbs 2:4</a>, which encourages seeking wisdom as one would search for hidden treasures.<p><b>to bring what is hidden to light</b><br>The act of bringing hidden things to light signifies revelation and discovery. In biblical terms, light often represents truth and understanding, as seen in <a href="/psalms/119-105.htm">Psalm 119:105</a>, where God's word is described as a lamp and light. This phrase underscores the theme of divine wisdom being beyond human grasp, yet accessible through God's revelation. It also foreshadows the New Testament revelation of Jesus Christ as the light of the world (<a href="/john/8-12.htm">John 8:12</a>), who brings ultimate truth and understanding to humanity. The pursuit of wisdom in <a href="/job/28.htm">Job 28</a> parallels the search for Christ, who embodies the wisdom of God (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-24.htm">1 Corinthians 1:24</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/job.htm">Job</a></b><br>The central figure in the Book of Job, a man known for his righteousness and suffering. Job is the speaker in this chapter, reflecting on the nature of wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/streams.htm">Streams</a></b><br>Symbolic of the hidden and mysterious aspects of creation, which God controls and reveals according to His will.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom.htm">Wisdom</a></b><br>The overarching theme of <a href="/bsb/job/28.htm">Job 28</a>, where Job poetically describes the search for wisdom and its divine origin.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_sovereignty_of_god_in_creation.htm">The Sovereignty of God in Creation</a></b><br>God has the power to control and reveal the hidden aspects of creation, demonstrating His sovereignty and authority over all things.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_pursuit_of_wisdom.htm">The Pursuit of Wisdom</a></b><br>True wisdom is not found through human effort alone but is a divine gift that God reveals to those who seek Him earnestly.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_hidden_and_the_revealed.htm">The Hidden and the Revealed</a></b><br>Just as God brings hidden streams to light, He can illuminate the hidden areas of our lives, revealing truth and understanding.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_timing.htm">Trust in God's Timing</a></b><br>God's revelation of hidden things occurs in His perfect timing, teaching us to trust in His wisdom and timing rather than our own.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_insight_and_discernment.htm">Spiritual Insight and Discernment</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to seek spiritual insight and discernment, relying on God to reveal His truths to us through His Word and Spirit.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_job_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Job 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_doesn't_job_28_align_with_other_wisdom.htm">Why does Job 28 offer poetic descriptions of wisdom's source without reconciling them with scientific or pagan wisdom traditions of the time?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_are_spirit_guides.htm">What are spirit guides?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_psalm_41_11_with_defeat.htm">If Psalm 41:11 suggests triumph over enemies is evidence of God's favor, how can it be reconciled with godly individuals who appear to be defeated?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_allow_unchecked_injustice.htm">In Job 24:1, why does God allow human injustice to continue unchecked, contradicting His supposed omnipotence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/job/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He bindeth the floods from overflowing</span>. This, again, may be either taken generally of man's ability to create dams, dykes, and embankments, whereby the overflow of waters is prevented; or specially of such works when connected with mines, from which it is possible, in some instances, to dam out water that would otherwise interfere with their working. The word translated "overflowing" means probably "weeping," and seems to point to that leakage from the roofs and sides of galleries and adits which is more difficult to control and stop than even subterranean springs or rivers. And the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light. This is the final result of mining operations. Things useful or beautiful that are hiddden deep down in the heart of the earth, and that might have seemed wholly inaccessible, are brought out of the pit's month into the light of day for the service and delectation of mankind. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/job/28-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">He searches</span><br /><span class="heb">חִבֵּ֑שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥib·bêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2280.htm">Strong's 2280: </a> </span><span class="str2">To wrap firmly, to stop, to rule</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the sources</span><br /><span class="heb">מִ֭בְּכִי</span> <span class="translit">(mib·bə·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1065.htm">Strong's 1065: </a> </span><span class="str2">A weeping, a dripping</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the streams</span><br /><span class="heb">נְהָר֣וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(nə·hā·rō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5104.htm">Strong's 5104: </a> </span><span class="str2">A stream, prosperity</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to bring</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹ֣צִא</span> <span class="translit">(yō·ṣi)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> </span><span class="str2">To go, bring, out, direct and proxim</span><br /><br /><span class="word">what is hidden</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝תַעֲלֻמָ֗הּ‪‬</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ṯa·‘ă·lu·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8587.htm">Strong's 8587: </a> </span><span class="str2">A hidden thing, secret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to light.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֽוֹר׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_216.htm">Strong's 216: </a> </span><span class="str2">Illumination, luminary</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/job/28-11.htm">Job 28:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/job/28-11.htm">OT Poetry: Job 28:11 He binds the streams that they don't (Jb) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/job/28-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Job 28:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Job 28:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/job/28-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Job 28:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Job 28:12" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>