Job 28:12
Amplified Bible
The Search for Wisdom Is Harder
12
“But where can wisdom be found?
And where is the place of understanding?
Job 28:12
New International Version
Job 28:16-19
Amplified Bible
16
“It cannot be valued in [terms of] the gold of Ophir,
In the precious onyx or beryl, or the sapphire.
17
“Gold and glass cannot equal wisdom,
Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.
18
“No mention of coral and crystal can be made;
For the possession of wisdom is even above [that of] rubies or pearls.
19
“The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare with it,
Nor can it be valued in pure gold.
Job 28:16-19
New International Version
16 It cannot be bought with the gold of Ophir,(A)
with precious onyx or lapis lazuli.(B)
17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it,(C)
nor can it be had for jewels of gold.(D)
18 Coral(E) and jasper(F) are not worthy of mention;
the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.(G)
19 The topaz(H) of Cush(I) cannot compare with it;
it cannot be bought with pure gold.(J)
Proverbs 3:15
Amplified Bible
15
She is more precious than rubies;
And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].(A)
Proverbs 3:15
New International Version
Proverbs 8:11
Amplified Bible
11
“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.(A)
Proverbs 8:11
New International Version
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