Job 28:15
Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed — its price.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
In Context
14The deep hath said, 'It [is] not in me,' And the sea hath said, 'It is not with me.'
16It is not valued with pure gold of Ophir, With precious onyx and sapphire,
Cross References
Proverbs 3:13O the happiness of a man [who] hath found wisdom, And of a man [who] bringeth forth understanding.
Proverbs 8:17I love those loving me, And those seeking me earnestly do find me.
Proverbs 16:16To get wisdom — how much better than gold, And to get understanding to be chosen 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 →