Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Job 28:18
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Berean Standard Bible
Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
King James Version
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom [is] above rubies.
World English Bible
No mention will be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
American Standard Version
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Job 28
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.
20 From where, then, does wisdom come, and where does understanding dwell?
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