Job 28:18

16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.

17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.

Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

19 Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

20 From where then does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
KJV
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
WEB
No mention will be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
ASV
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
DARBY
Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.
BLB
Coral and quartz [are] not to be mentioned; and the acquisition of wisdom is more than rubies.
ÅB
Koraller og krystall kan ikke engang nevnes, og det å eie visdom er bedre enn perler.
OTB
Koraller og krystall skal ikke nevnes;
Og det å vinne visdom er mer verdifullt enn perler.
B1930
Koraller og krystall kan ikke engang nevnes, og det å eie visdom er bedre enn perler.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Proverbs 3:15

    She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.

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  • Proverbs 31:10

    A wife of noble character, who can find? She is far more precious than rubies.

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  • Ezekiel 27:16

    Aram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares.

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  • Lamentations 4:7

    Her dignitaries were brighter than snow, whiter than milk; their bodies were more ruddy than rubies, their appearance like sapphires.

    Read in context
  • Matthew 7:6

    Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

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  • Proverbs 8:11

    For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

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  • Matthew 13:45–46

    Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls.

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  • Revelation 17:4

    The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality.

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