Job 28:16

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 28:16

BSB
It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.
AKJV
It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
CPDV
It will not be compared with the dyed colors of India, nor with the very costly stone sardonyx, nor with the sapphire.
ERV
It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
NHEB
It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
SMT
It shall not be weighed with gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, and the sapphire.

Commentary for Job 28:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 28:16
Summary
Fine gems cannot match wisdom's value.
Event
Wisdom exceeds precious materials
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Wisdom