Job 28:18

No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Job 28:18

BSB
Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
AKJV
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
CPDV
The exalted and the eminent will not be remembered in comparison with it. Yet wisdom is drawn out of concealment.
ERV
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
NHEB
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
SMT
High things, and crystal, shall not be remembered: and the drawing out of wisdom above pearls.

Commentary for Job 28:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Job 28:18
Summary
Insight's value exceeds all precious items.
Event
Wisdom's superiority to jewels
Estimated Time Period
c. 1800 BC
Category
Wisdom