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."
— Job 28:18, Bible in Basic English
“Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.”
Gold may not be given for it, or a weight of silver in payment for it.
It may not be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the onyx of great price, or the sapphire.
Gold and glass are not equal to it in price, and it may not be exchanged for jewels of the best gold.
There is no need to say anything about coral or crystal; and the value of wisdom is greater than that of pearls.
The topaz of Ethiopia is not equal to it, and it may not be valued with the best gold.
From where then does wisdom come, and where is the resting-place of knowledge?
For it is kept secret from the eyes of all living, unseen by the birds of the air.