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Job 28:19

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The topaz of Ethiopia will not equal it,
nor will it be valued with pure gold.

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Job 28:19 in other translations

The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

Job 28:19 · American Standard Version

Job 28:19 in context

  1. 17Gold and glass can’t equal it,
    neither will it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
  2. 18No mention will be made of coral or of crystal.
    Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
  3. 19The topaz of Ethiopia will not equal it,
    nor will it be valued with pure gold.
  4. 20Where then does wisdom come from?
    Where is the place of understanding?
  5. 21Seeing it is hidden from the eyes of all living,
    and kept close from the birds of the sky.