Job 28:16

16 It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or lapis lazuli.

Job 28:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
ESV
16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.
NLT
16 It’s worth more than all the gold of Ophir, greater than precious onyx or lapis lazuli.
MSG
16 Even famous Ophir gold can't buy it, not even diamonds and sapphires.
CSB
16 Wisdom cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.

Job 28:16 In-Context

14 The deep says, “It is not in me”; the sea says, “It is not with me.”
15 It cannot be bought with the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.
16 It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or lapis lazuli.
17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it, nor can it be had for jewels of gold.
18 Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Genesis 10:29
  • 2. S ver 6; S Exodus 24:10
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