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Job 28:15-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Job 28:15-19
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 It cannot be gotten for gold,
and silver cannot be weighed out as its price.
16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,
in precious onyx or sapphire.[a]
17 Gold and glass cannot equal it,
nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.(A)
18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal;
the price of wisdom is above pearls.(B)
19 The chrysolite of Cush cannot compare with it,
nor can it be valued in pure gold.(C)
Footnotes
- 28.16 Or lapis lazuli
Job 28:15-19
New International Version
Job 28:15-19
New International Version
15 It cannot be bought with the finest gold,
nor can its price be weighed out in silver.(A)
16 It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir,(B)
with precious onyx or lapis lazuli.(C)
17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it,(D)
nor can it be had for jewels of gold.(E)
18 Coral(F) and jasper(G) are not worthy of mention;
the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.(H)
19 The topaz(I) of Cush(J) cannot compare with it;
it cannot be bought with pure gold.(K)
Wisdom of Solomon 7:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Wisdom of Solomon 7:9
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
9 Neither did I liken to her any priceless gem,
because all gold is but a little sand in her sight,
and silver will be accounted as clay before her.(A)
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