Job 28:18

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Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

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  • Prov 3:15 : 15 She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.
  • Prov 31:10 : 10 The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.
  • Lam 4:7 : 7 ז(Zayin) Her consecrated ones were brighter than snow, whiter than milk; their bodies more ruddy than corals, their hair like lapis lazuli.
  • Ezek 27:16 : 16 Edom was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your products.
  • Matt 7:6 : 6 Do not give what is holy to dogs or throw your pearls before pigs; otherwise they will trample them under their feet and turn around and tear you to pieces.
  • Matt 13:45-46 : 45 “Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant searching for fine pearls. 46 When he found a pearl of great value, he went out and sold everything he had and bought it.
  • 1 Tim 2:9 : 9 Conduct of Women Likewise the women are to dress in suitable apparel, with modesty and self-control. Their adornment must not be with braided hair and gold or pearls or expensive clothing,
  • Rev 17:4 : 4 Now the woman was dressed in purple and scarlet clothing, and adorned with gold, precious stones, and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup filled with detestable things and unclean things from her sexual immorality.
  • Rev 18:12 : 12 cargo such as gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all sorts of things made of citron wood, all sorts of objects made of ivory, all sorts of things made of expensive wood, bronze, iron and marble,
  • Rev 21:21 : 21 And the twelve gates are twelve pearls– each one of the gates is made from just one pearl! The main street of the city is pure gold, like transparent glass.
  • Prov 8:11 : 11 For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Job 28:12-17
    6 verses
    88%

    12No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

    13Mankind does not know its place; it cannot be found in the land of the living.

    14The deep says,‘It is not with me.’ And the sea says,‘It is not with me.’

    15Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

    16It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

    17Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.

  • Job 28:19-20
    2 verses
    86%

    19The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 8:10-11
    2 verses
    82%

    10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

  • Prov 20:15
    78%

    15There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

  • Prov 3:13-16
    4 verses
    77%

    13Blessings of Obtaining Wisdom Blessed is the one who has found wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.

    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.

  • Job 28:6-7
    2 verses
    74%

    6a place whose stones are sapphires and which contains dust of gold;

    7a hidden path no bird of prey knows– no falcon’s eye has spotted it.

  • Prov 31:10
    71%

    10The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

  • Job 36:18-19
    2 verses
    69%

    18Be careful that no one entices you with riches; do not let a large bribe turn you aside.

    19Would your wealth sustain you, so that you would not be in distress, even all your mighty efforts?

  • Exod 28:17-20
    4 verses
    69%

    17You are to set in it a setting for stones, four rows of stones, a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl– the first row;

    18and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;

    19and the third row, a jacinth, an agate, and an amethyst;

    20and the fourth row, a chrysolite, an onyx, and a jasper. They are to be enclosed in gold in their filigree settings.

  • Gen 2:12
    67%

    12(The gold of that land is pure; pearls and lapis lazuli are also there).

  • Prov 16:16
    67%

    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 11:22
    67%

    22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.

  • Rev 18:12
    67%

    12cargo such as gold, silver, precious stones, pearls, fine linen, purple cloth, silk, scarlet cloth, all sorts of things made of citron wood, all sorts of objects made of ivory, all sorts of things made of expensive wood, bronze, iron and marble,

  • Ezek 27:16
    67%

    16Edom was your trade partner because of the abundance of your goods; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your products.

  • Job 28:1-2
    2 verses
    67%

    1III. Job’s Search for Wisdom(28:1-28)No Known Road to Wisdom“Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined.

    2Iron is taken from the ground, and rock is poured out as copper.

  • Prov 23:4
    66%

    4Do not wear yourself out to become rich; be wise enough to restrain yourself.

  • Prov 17:16
    66%

    16What’s the point of a fool having money in hand to buy wisdom, when his head is empty?

  • Isa 54:12
    66%

    12I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones.

  • Rev 21:20
    66%

    20the fifth onyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst.

  • Song 1:11
    66%

    11We will make for you gold ornaments studded with silver.

  • Job 22:24
    65%

    24and throw your gold in the dust– your gold of Ophir among the rocks in the ravines–

  • Ezek 28:4
    65%

    4By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself; you have amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

  • Prov 4:7
    65%

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

  • Prov 2:4
    65%

    4if you seek it like silver, and search for it like hidden treasure,

  • Prov 4:5
    65%

    5Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

  • Prov 22:1
    65%

    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Ezek 28:13
    64%

    13You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every precious stone was your covering, the ruby, topaz, and emerald, the chrysolite, onyx, and jasper, the sapphire, turquoise, and beryl; your settings and mounts were made of gold. On the day you were created they were prepared.

  • Prov 23:23
    64%

    23Acquire truth and do not sell it– wisdom, and discipline, and understanding.

  • Exod 39:10-11
    2 verses
    64%

    10They set on it four rows of stones: a row with a ruby, a topaz, and a beryl– the first row;

    11and the second row, a turquoise, a sapphire, and an emerald;

  • Prov 13:8
    64%

    8The ransom of a person’s life is his wealth, thus the poor person has never heard a threat.

  • Prov 8:19
    64%

    19My fruit is better than the purest gold, and my harvest is better than choice silver.

  • Prov 14:24
    64%

    24The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.