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Job 28:18-20
The Voice
Job 28:18-20
The Voice
18 Perish the mention of coral and crystal;
even more than pearls is the value of wisdom.
19 Ethiopian topaz—unequal as well;
even gold, unalloyed, is too paltry indeed.
20 Then from where does wisdom come?
Where does understanding dwell?
Job 28:18-20
New International Version
Job 28:18-20
New International Version
Job 28:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Job 28:18-20
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal;
the price of wisdom is above pearls.(A)
19 The chrysolite of Cush cannot compare with it,
nor can it be valued in pure gold.(B)
20 “Where then does wisdom come from?
And where is the place of understanding?(C)
Job 28:18-20
King James Version
Job 28:18-20
King James Version
18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
20 Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
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