Proverbs 20:15

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

Proverbs 25:12

An earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [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 to it.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are a honeycomb: Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is 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, not so.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech go out of your mouth, rather if there is any good word for edification of a need, so that it may give grace to those who hear.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things thou can desire are to be compared to her.

Proverbs 15:23

A man has joy in the answer of his mouth, and a word in due season, how good it is!

Proverbs 20:14

It is bad, it is bad, says the buyer, but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

Proverbs 20:16

Take his garment who is surety for a stranger, and hold him in pledge for foreigners.

Proverbs 5:2

that thou may preserve discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

Proverbs 8:10

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