World English Bible
"Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold."
— Job 28:17, World English Bible
“The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.”
“Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. ”
“Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.”
“Gold or crystal cannot equal it, neither shall any vessels of gold be changed for it.”
“Gold and glass are not equal to it in price, and it may not be exchanged for jewels of the best gold.”
“The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.”
The deep says, 'It isn't in me.' The sea says, 'It isn't with me.'
It can't be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price.
It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
Where then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?