16It shall not be compared with the dyed colours of India, or with the most precious stone sardonyx, or the sapphire.


In Context

13 Man knoweth not the price thereof, neither is it found in the land of them that live in delights.

14 The depth saith: It is not in me: and the sea saith: It is not with me.

15 The finest gold shall not purchase it, neither shall silver be weighed in exchange for it

16 It shall not be compared with the dyed colours of India, or with the most precious stone sardonyx, or the sapphire.

17 Gold or crystal cannot equal it, neither shall any vessels of gold be changed for it.

18 High and eminent things shall not be mentioned in comparison of it: but wisdom is drawn out of secret places.

Job 28:16 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

28:16It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:16It is not set in the balance with gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, and the sapphire.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:16It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:16It is not valued with pure gold of Ophir, With precious onyx and sapphire,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.