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Job 28:15

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

American Standard Version (1901)

It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

Bible in Basic English

Gold may not be given for it, or a weight of silver in payment for it.

Free Bible Version

It cannot be bought with gold; nor can it be purchased with silver.

King James (Authorized) Version

It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

Translation for Translators

People cannot buy wisdom by paying for it with silver or gold.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It cannot be gotten for gold; neither can silver be weighed as its price.

Noah Webster Bible

It cannot be obtained for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price of it.

World English Bible

It can’t be gotten for gold, neither will silver be weighed for its price.

Young's Literal Translation

Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed — its price.

Context

Where Can Wisdom Be Found?

¹⁴The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ ¹⁵It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. ¹⁶It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.

Summary

In Job 28:15, the author reflects on the value of wisdom, stating that it cannot be bought with gold or silver. This verse emphasizes the priceless nature of wisdom, highlighting that it is more precious than any material possession. Job's contemplation underscores the idea that true wisdom comes from God and cannot be acquired through wealth or human effort alone. It serves as a reminder that spiritual insight and understanding are gifts from above, not commodities to be purchased.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

It cannot be gotten for gold - Genuine religion and true happiness are not to be acquired by earthly property. Solomon made gold and silver as plentiful as the stones in Jerusalem, and had all the delights of the sons of men, and yet he was not happy; yea, he had wisdom, was the wisest of men, but he had not the wisdom of which Job speaks here, and therefore, to him, all was vanity and vexation of spirit. If Solomon, as some suppose, was the author of this book, the sentiments expressed here are such as we might expect from this deeply experienced and wise man.

Job 28:15

Where Can Wisdom Be Found?

¹⁴The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ ¹⁵It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. ¹⁶It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire.

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Berean Standard Bible

It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

American Standard Version (1901)

It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

Bible in Basic English

Gold may not be given for it, or a weight of silver in payment for it.

Free Bible Version

It cannot be bought with gold; nor can it be purchased with silver.

King James (Authorized) Version

It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

Translation for Translators

People cannot buy wisdom by paying for it with silver or gold.

Unlocked Literal Bible

It cannot be gotten for gold; neither can silver be weighed as its price.

Noah Webster Bible

It cannot be obtained for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price of it.

World English Bible

It can’t be gotten for gold, neither will silver be weighed for its price.

Young's Literal Translation

Gold is not given for it, Nor is silver weighed — its price.

Adam Clarke
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

It cannot be gotten for gold - Genuine religion and true happiness are not to be acquired by earthly property. Solomon made gold and silver as plentiful as the stones in Jerusalem, and had all the delights of the sons of men, and yet he was not happy; yea, he had wisdom, was the wisest of men, but he had not the wisdom of which Job speaks here, and therefore, to him, all was vanity and vexation of spirit. If Solomon, as some suppose, was the author of this book, the sentiments expressed here are such as we might expect from this deeply experienced and wise man.