Job 28:15-17
King James Version
15 It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
17 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
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Job 28:15-17
New King James Version
15 It (A)cannot be purchased for gold,
Nor can silver be weighed for its price.
16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,
In precious onyx or sapphire.
17 Neither (B)gold nor crystal can equal it,
Nor can it be exchanged for [a]jewelry of fine gold.
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- Job 28:17 vessels
Job 28:15-17
English Standard Version
Job 28:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 (A)Pure gold cannot be given in exchange for it,
Nor can silver be weighed as its price.
16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir,
In precious onyx, or sapphire.
17 (B)Gold or glass cannot equal it,
Nor can it be exchanged for articles of pure gold.
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