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18 Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned;
And the acquisition of (A)wisdom is above that of pearls.
19 The topaz of [a]Ethiopia cannot meet its worth,
Nor can it be valued in (B)pure gold.
20 (C)Where then does wisdom come from?
And where is the place of understanding?

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Footnotes

  1. Job 28:19 Or Cush, cf. Gen 10:6

18 Coral(A) and jasper(B) are not worthy of mention;
    the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.(C)
19 The topaz(D) of Cush(E) cannot compare with it;
    it cannot be bought with pure gold.(F)

20 Where then does wisdom come from?
    Where does understanding dwell?(G)

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