Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 28:17
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Berean Standard Bible
Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.
King James Version
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it [shall not be for] jewels of fine gold.
World English Bible
Gold and glass can’t equal it, neither will it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
American Standard Version
Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 28
15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.
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.
18 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.
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