Job 28:15
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
Context
This verse from Job Chapter 28 connects to 8 cross-references. The celebrated Wisdom Poem describes humanity's ability to mine the depths of the earth for silver, gold, and precious stones while acknowledging that the way to wisdom cannot be purchased with these treasures. Only God knows wisdom's location. The chapter …
Other Translations
It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed--its price.
Gold may not be given for it, or a weight of silver in payment for it.
Cross References
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.
I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to …
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.