Job 28:18
The Scripture
(18) No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
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
Ezekiel 27:16Matthew 7:6Matthew 13:45Matthew 13:46I Timothy 2:9Revelation 17:4Revelation 18:12Revelation 21:21Proverbs 3:15Proverbs 31:10Lamentations 4:7
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