Job 28:17
Modern Translations
New International Version
Neither gold nor crystal can compare with it, nor can it be had for jewels of gold.

New Living Translation
Wisdom is more valuable than gold and crystal. It cannot be purchased with jewels mounted in fine gold.

English Standard Version
Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

Berean Study Bible
Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it.

New American Standard Bible
“Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of pure gold.

NASB 1995
"Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.

NASB 1977
“Gold or glass cannot equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.

Amplified Bible
“Gold and glass cannot equal wisdom, Nor can it be exchanged for articles of fine gold.

Christian Standard Bible
Gold and glass do not compare with it, and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Gold and glass do not compare with it, and articles of fine gold cannot be exchanged for it.

Contemporary English Version
Nothing is its equal--not gold or costly glass.

Good News Translation
It is worth more than gold, Than a gold vase or finest glass.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Neither gold nor glass can equal its value. Nor can gold ornaments, jewels, or crystal

International Standard Version
It cannot be compared to gold and fine glass crystal, nor can it be exchanged for gold-plated weaponry.

NET Bible
Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.
Classic Translations
King James Bible
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

New King James Version
Neither gold nor crystal can equal it, Nor can it be exchanged for jewelry of fine gold.

King James 2000 Bible
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

New Heart English Bible
Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

World English Bible
Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

American King James Version
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

American Standard Version
Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

A Faithful Version
Gold and glass cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged for the jewels of fine gold.

Darby Bible Translation
Gold and glass cannot be compared to it, nor vessels of fine gold be its exchange.

English Revised Version
Gold and glass cannot equal it: neither shall the exchange thereof be jewels of fine gold.

Webster's Bible Translation
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

Early Modern
Geneva Bible of 1587
The golde nor the chrystall shall be equall vnto it, nor the exchange shalbe for plate of fine golde.

Bishops' Bible of 1568
No, neither golde nor christall shall be equall vnto it, nor her exchaunge shalbe for the plate of fine golde.

Coverdale Bible of 1535
No, nether golde ner Christall, nether swete odours ner golden plate.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Gold and crystal do not equal it, "" Nor [is] its exchange a vessel of fine gold.

Young's Literal Translation
Not equal it do gold and crystal, Nor is its exchange a vessel of fine gold.

Smith's Literal Translation
Gold and crystal shall not compare with it, and its exchange, vessels of pure gold.

Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Gold or crystal cannot equal it, neither shall any vessels of gold be changed for it.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Neither gold nor crystal will be its equal; neither will vessels of gold be fitted for it.

Translations from Aramaic
Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Gold does not compare to it, or crystal, or precious pearls, neither do gems or jewels compare to it

Lamsa Bible
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it; nor can precious pearls, jewels, and emeralds equal it.

OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Gold and glass cannot equal it; Neither shall the exchange thereof be vessels of fine gold.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Gold and crystal shall not be equalled to it, neither shall vessels of gold be its exchange.
















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