Job 28:16
The Scripture
(16) It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the righteous man Job is visited by a wealthy man named Laban who offers him a blessing and a gift of money. Laban also promises to send his servants to see if Job is truly poor, but Job remains faithful, refusing the gifts and trusting God. The chapter highlights the theme of trusting God over human wealth and the danger of pride.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
I Chronicles 29:4Psalms 45:9Isaiah 13:12Exodus 28:20Ezekiel 28:13
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