18Coral and jasper are not worthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.


In Context

15 It cannot be bought with the finest gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver.

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

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.

19 The topaz of Cush cannot compare with it; it cannot be bought with pure gold.

20 "Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell?

Job 28:18 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom [is] above rubies.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:18High and eminent things shall not be mentioned in comparison of it: but wisdom is drawn out of secret places.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:18No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:18Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:18No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:18No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:18Corals and pearl are not remembered, The acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.