Job 28:1
American King James Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it.
American Standard Version Surely there is a mine for silver, And a place for gold which they refine.
King James Surely there is a vein for the silver, and a place for gold where they fine it.
World English Bible “Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place for gold which they refine.
Job 28:2
American King James Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.
American Standard Version Iron is taken out of the earth, And copper is molten out of the stone.
King James Iron is taken out of the earth, and brass is molten out of the stone.
World English Bible Iron is taken out of the earth, and copper is smelted out of the ore.
Job 28:3
American King James He sets an end to darkness, and searches out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.
American Standard Version `Man' setteth an end to darkness, And searcheth out, to the furthest bound, The stones of obscurity and of thick darkness.
King James He setteth an end to darkness, and searcheth out all perfection: the stones of darkness, and the shadow of death.
World English Bible Man sets an end to darkness, and searches out, to the furthest bound, the stones of obscurity and of thick darkness.
Job 28:4
American King James The flood breaks out from the inhabitant; even the waters forgotten of the foot: they are dried up, they are gone away from men.
American Standard Version He breaketh open a shaft away from where men sojourn; They are forgotten of the foot; They hang afar from men, they swing to and fro.
King James The flood breaketh out from the inhabitant; even the waters forgotten of the foot: they are dried up, they are gone away from men.
World English Bible He breaks open a shaft away from where people live. They are forgotten by the foot. They hang far from men, they swing back and forth.
Job 28:5
American King James As for the earth, out of it comes bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire.
American Standard Version As for the earth, out of it cometh bread; And underneath it is turned up as it were by fire.
King James As for the earth, out of it cometh bread: and under it is turned up as it were fire.
World English Bible As for the earth, out of it comes bread. Underneath it is turned up as it were by fire.
Job 28:6
American King James The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it has dust of gold.
American Standard Version The stones thereof are the place of sapphires, And it hath dust of gold.
King James The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.
World English Bible Sapphires come from its rocks. It has dust of gold.
Job 28:7
American King James There is a path which no fowl knows, and which the vulture's eye has not seen:
American Standard Version That path no bird of prey knoweth, Neither hath the falcon's eye seen it:
King James There is a path which no fowl knoweth, and which the vulture's eye hath not seen:
World English Bible That path no bird of prey knows, neither has the falcon’s eye seen it.
Job 28:8
American King James The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.
American Standard Version The proud beasts have not trodden it, Nor hath the fierce lion passed thereby.
King James The lion's whelps have not trodden it, nor the fierce lion passed by it.
World English Bible The proud animals have not trodden it, nor has the fierce lion passed by there.
Job 28:9
American King James He puts forth his hand on the rock; he overturns the mountains by the roots.
American Standard Version He putteth forth his hand upon the flinty rock; He overturneth the mountains by the roots.
King James He putteth forth his hand upon the rock; he overturneth the mountains by the roots.
World English Bible He puts his hand on the flinty rock, and he overturns the mountains by the roots.
Job 28:10
American King James He cuts out rivers among the rocks; and his eye sees every precious thing.
American Standard Version He cutteth out channels among the rocks; And his eye seeth every precious thing.
King James He cutteth out rivers among the rocks; and his eye seeth every precious thing.
World English Bible He cuts out channels among the rocks. His eye sees every precious thing.
Job 28:11
American King James He binds the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid brings he forth to light.
American Standard Version He bindeth the streams that they trickle not; And the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.
King James He bindeth the floods from overflowing; and the thing that is hid bringeth he forth to light.
World English Bible He binds the streams that they don’t trickle. The thing that is hidden he brings out to light.
Job 28:12
American King James But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
American Standard Version But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding?
King James But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
World English Bible “But where will wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding?
Job 28:13
American King James Man knows not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
American Standard Version Man knoweth not the price thereof; Neither is it found in the land of the living.
King James Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
World English Bible Man doesn’t know its price, and it isn’t found in the land of the living.
Job 28:14
American King James The depth said, It is not in me: and the sea said, It is not with me.
American Standard Version The deep saith, It is not in me; And the sea saith, It is not with me.
King James The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
World English Bible The deep says, ‘It isn’t in me.’ The sea says, ‘It isn’t with me.’
Job 28:15
American King James It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
American Standard Version It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
King James It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
World English Bible It can’t be gotten for gold, neither will silver be weighed for its price.
Job 28:16
American King James It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
American Standard Version It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
King James It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
World English Bible It can’t be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
Job 28:17
American King James 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.
King James The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
World English Bible Gold and glass can’t equal it, neither will it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.
Job 28:18
American King James No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
American Standard Version No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
King James No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
World English Bible No mention will be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Job 28:19
American King James The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
American Standard Version The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
King James The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
World English Bible The topaz of Ethiopia will not equal it. It won’t be valued with pure gold.
Job 28:20
American King James From where then comes wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
American Standard Version Whence then cometh wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?
King James Whence then cometh wisdom? and where is the place of understanding?
World English Bible Where then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?
Job 28:21
American King James Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air.
American Standard Version Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, And kept close from the birds of the heavens.
King James Seeing it is hid from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the fowls of the air.
World English Bible Seeing it is hidden from the eyes of all living, and kept close from the birds of the sky.
Job 28:22
American King James Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.
American Standard Version Destruction and Death say, We have heard a rumor thereof with our ears.
King James Destruction and death say, We have heard the fame thereof with our ears.
World English Bible Destruction and Death say, ‘We have heard a rumor of it with our ears.’
Job 28:23
American King James God understands the way thereof, and he knows the place thereof.
American Standard Version God understandeth the way thereof, And he knoweth the place thereof.
King James God understandeth the way thereof, and he knoweth the place thereof.
World English Bible “God understands its way, and he knows its place.
Job 28:24
American King James For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole heaven;
American Standard Version For he looketh to the ends of the earth, And seeth under the whole heaven;
King James For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven;
World English Bible For he looks to the ends of the earth, and sees under the whole sky.
Job 28:25
American King James To make the weight for the winds; and he weighs the waters by measure.
American Standard Version To make a weight for the wind: Yea, he meteth out the waters by measure.
King James To make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.
World English Bible He establishes the force of the wind. Yes, he measures out the waters by measure.
Job 28:26
American King James When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
American Standard Version When he made a decree for the rain, And a way for the lightning of the thunder;
King James When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder:
World English Bible When he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder,
Job 28:27
American King James Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yes, and searched it out.
American Standard Version Then did he see it, and declare it; He established it, yea, and searched it out.
King James Then did he see it, and declare it; he prepared it, yea, and searched it out.
World English Bible then he saw it, and declared it. He established it, yes, and searched it out.
Job 28:28
American King James And to man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
American Standard Version And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.
King James And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the LORD, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.
World English Bible To man he said, ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.’”