Job 28:17
The Scripture
(17) The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
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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