Parallel Verses
World English Bible
Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
New American Standard Bible
Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.
King James Version
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
Holman Bible
and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it.
International Standard Version
It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry.
A Conservative Version
Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
American Standard Version
Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
Amplified
“Gold and glass cannot equal wisdom,
Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.
Bible in Basic English
Gold and glass are not equal to it in price, and it may not be exchanged for jewels of the best gold.
Darby Translation
Gold and glass cannot be compared to it, nor vessels of fine gold be its exchange.
Julia Smith Translation
Gold and crystal shall not compare with it, and its exchange, vessels of pure gold.
King James 2000
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Gold and glass cannot be compared with it, and its substitution [cannot be] an ornament of refined gold.
Modern King James verseion
gold and the crystal cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for a vessel of fine gold.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
No, neither gold nor Crystal, neither sweet odours nor golden plate.
NET Bible
Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.
New Heart English Bible
Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
The Emphasized Bible
Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it, nor can, the exchange thereof, be a vessel of pure gold,
Webster
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
Youngs Literal Translation
Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor is its exchange a vessel of fine gold.
Themes
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
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Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Job 28:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Job's Discourse On Wisdom
16 It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Cross References
Proverbs 16:16
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
Ezekiel 1:22
Over the head of the living creature there was the likeness of an expanse, like the awesome crystal to look on, stretched forth over their heads above.
Revelation 4:6
Before the throne was something like a sea of glass, similar to crystal. In the midst of the throne, and around the throne were four living creatures full of eyes before and behind.
Revelation 21:11
having the glory of God. Her light was like a most precious stone, as if it was a jasper stone, clear as crystal;
Revelation 22:1
He showed me a river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb,