Job 28:17

The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

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Other Translations for Job 28:17

BSB
Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.
AKJV
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
CPDV
Neither gold nor crystal will be its equal; neither will vessels of gold be fitted for it.
ERV
Gold and glass cannot equal it: neither shall the exchange thereof be jewels of fine gold.
NHEB
Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
SMT
Gold and crystal shall not compare with it, and its exchange, vessels of pure gold.

Commentary for Job 28:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 28:17
Summary
Wisdom surpasses all material exchange value.
Event
Wisdom exceeds all material worth
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Wisdom