Parallel Verses
Bible in Basic English
There is no need to say anything about coral or crystal; and the value of wisdom is greater than that of pearls.
New American Standard Bible
And the acquisition of
King James Version
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Holman Bible
The price of wisdom is beyond pearls.
International Standard Version
Don't even bother to mention coral and crystal wisdom is more valuable than a bag of rubies.
A Conservative Version
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
American Standard Version
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Amplified
“No mention of coral and crystal can be made;
For the possession of wisdom is even above [that of] rubies or pearls.
Darby Translation
Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.
Julia Smith Translation
High things, and crystal, shall not be remembered: and the drawing out of wisdom above pearls.
King James 2000
No mention shall be made of coral, or of crystal: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Black corals and crystal will not be mentioned, and wisdom's price [is] more than red corals.
Modern King James verseion
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls; and the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
There is nothing so worthy, or so excellent, as once to be named unto her: for perfect wisdom goeth far beyond them all.
NET Bible
Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.
New Heart English Bible
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
The Emphasized Bible
Coral or crystal, cannot be mentioned, Yea, a possession, is wisdom, above red coral;
Webster
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
World English Bible
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Youngs Literal Translation
Corals and pearl are not remembered, The acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.
Themes
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
Precious stones » Pearls » Rubies
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Pearl
Precious stones » Mentioned in scripture » Ruby
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 28:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Discourse On Wisdom
17 Gold and glass are not equal to it in price, and it may not be exchanged for jewels of the best gold. 18 There is no need to say anything about coral or crystal; and the value of wisdom is greater than that of pearls. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia is not equal to it, and it may not be valued with the best gold.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:15
She is of more value than jewels, and nothing for which you may have a desire is fair in comparison with her.
Proverbs 31:10
Who may make discovery of a woman of virtue? For her price is much higher than jewels.
Lamentations 4:7
Her holy ones were cleaner than snow, they were whiter than milk, their bodies were redder than corals, their form was as the sapphire:
Ezekiel 27:16
Edom did business with you because of the great number of things which you made; they gave emeralds, purple, and needlework, and the best linen and coral and rubies for your goods.
Proverbs 8:11
For wisdom is better than jewels, and all things which may be desired are nothing in comparison with her.
Matthew 7:6
Do not give that which is holy to the dogs, or put your jewels before pigs, for fear that they will be crushed under foot by the pigs whose attack will then be made against you.
Matthew 13:45-46
Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a trader searching for beautiful jewels.
1 Timothy 2:9
And that women may be dressed in simple clothing, with a quiet and serious air; not with twisted hair and gold or jewels or robes of great price;
Revelation 17:4
And the woman was clothed in purple and bright red, with ornaments of gold and stones of great price and jewels; and in her hand was a gold cup full of evil things and her unclean desires;
Revelation 18:12
Gold, and silver, and stones of great price, and jewels, and delicate linen, and robes of purple and silk and red; and perfumed wood, and every vessel of ivory, and every vessel made of fair wood, and of brass, and iron, and stone;
Revelation 21:21
And the twelve doors were twelve pearls; every door was made of one pearl; and the street of the town was clear gold, as clear as glass.