Proverbs 20:15
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.”
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“There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”
King James Version · Public Domain“There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, <FI>are<Fi> lips of knowledge.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 20:15 — 17 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 28:12But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell?
- Job 28:18Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies.
- Job 28:19Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.
- Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.
- Proverbs 5:2that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.
- Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
- Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
- Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
- Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
- Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!
- Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
- Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
- Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
- Proverbs 25:12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
- Ecclesiastes 12:9Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
- Romans 10:14How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
- Ephesians 4:29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
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