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This poem is all about wisdom. Largely, in other words, Job is saying suffering is a matter of wisdom
It requires wisdom to handle it rightly, and, rightly handled, suffering produces more wisdom.
1. The importance of true wisdom
Notice verses 9–15. The poem is making the case that wisdom is a treasure