Job 28:15
The finest gold will not be paid for it, nor will silver be weighed in exchange for it.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
In Context
14The abyss declares, “It is not in me.” And the sea says, “It is not with me.”
Cross References
Proverbs 3:13Blessed is the man who finds wisdom and who advances to prudence.
Proverbs 8:17I love those who love me. And those who stand watch for me until morning shall discover me.
Proverbs 16:16Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
Matthew Henry on Job 28:13-20
The Excellency of Wisdom. ( b. c. 1520.) 14 The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me. 15 It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. 16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia… Read the whole commentary →