Proverbs 20:15 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹⁵ There is gold, and abundance of rubies: But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁵ There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁵ There is gold, and a multitude of pearls, but the lips of knowledge are a vase of preciousness [the most precious of all]. [Job 28:12, 16-19; Prov. 3:15; 8:11.]

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁵ There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

Common English Bible

¹⁵ Much gold and many pearls exist, but wise speech is the most precious jewel.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁵ There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.

Proverbs 20:15 Cross References

Proverbs 25:12

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto her.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent: And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

Proverbs 15:23

A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: And a word in due season, how good is it!

Proverbs 20:14

It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

Proverbs 20:16

Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for strangers.

Proverbs 5:2

That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

Proverbs 8:10

Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.