Job 28:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.”
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“Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor <FI>is<Fi> its exchange a vessel of fine gold.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Job 28:17 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
- Ezekiel 1:22Spread out above the heads of the living creatures was the likeness of an awesome expanse, gleaming like crystal.
- Revelation 4:6And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back.
- Revelation 21:11shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal.
- Revelation 22:1Then the angel showed me a river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb
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