What does Job 28:16 mean?

Job 28:16 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Job 28:16 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

14The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.

15It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.

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