Parallel Verses
Darby Translation
Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies.
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.
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.
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
Interlinear
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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 cannot be compared to it, nor vessels of fine gold be its exchange. 18 Corals and crystal are no more remembered; yea, the acquisition of wisdom is above rubies. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not be compared to it, neither shall it be set in the balance with pure gold.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies; and all the things thou canst desire are not equal unto her.
Proverbs 31:10
Who can find a woman of worth? for her price is far above rubies.
Lamentations 4:7
Her Nazarites were purer than snow, whiter than milk; they were more ruddy in body than rubies, their figure was as sapphire.
Ezekiel 27:16
Syria dealt with thee for the multitude of thy handiworks: they traded in thy markets with carbuncles, purple, and broidered work, and fine linen, and corals, and rubies.
Proverbs 8:11
for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired are not equal to it.
Matthew 7:6
Give not that which is holy to the dogs, nor cast your pearls before the swine, lest they trample them with their feet, and turning round rend you.
Matthew 13:45-46
Again, the kingdom of the heavens is like a merchant seeking beautiful pearls;
1 Timothy 2:9
In like manner also that the women in decent deportment and dress adorn themselves with modesty and discretion, not with plaited hair and gold, or pearls, or costly clothing,
Revelation 17:4
And the woman was clothed in purple and scarlet, and had ornaments of gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and the unclean things of her fornication;
Revelation 18:12
lading of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and pearl, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet dye, and all thyine wood, and every article in ivory, and every article in most precious wood, and in brass, and in iron, and in marble,
Revelation 21:21
And the twelve gates, twelve pearls; each one of the gates, respectively, was of one pearl; and the street of the city pure gold, as transparent glass.