Proverbs 20:15

God's Word

There are gold and plenty of jewels, but the lips of knowledge are precious gems.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:23

A person is delighted to hear an answer from his own mouth, and a timely word—oh, how good!

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of wise people spread knowledge, but a foolish attitude does not.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to gain wisdom than gold, and the gaining of understanding should be chosen over silver.

Proverbs 16:21

The person who is truly wise is called understanding, and speaking sweetly helps others learn.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are ⌞like⌟ honey from a honeycomb— sweet to the spirit and healthy for the body.

Proverbs 20:14

“Bad! Bad!” says the buyer. Then, as he goes away, he brags ⌞about his bargain⌟.

Proverbs 20:16

Hold on to the garment of one who guarantees a stranger’s loan, and hold responsible the person who makes a loan on behalf of a foreigner.

Proverbs 25:12

⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, ⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.

Proverbs 3:15

⌞Wisdom⌟ is more precious than jewels, and all your desires cannot equal it.

Proverbs 5:2

so that you may act with foresight and speak with insight.

Proverbs 8:10

Take my discipline, not silver, and my knowledge rather than fine gold,

Proverbs 8:11

because wisdom is better than jewels. Nothing you desire can equal it.

Ephesians 4:29

Don’t say anything that would hurt ⌞another person⌟. Instead, speak only what is good so that you can give help wherever it is needed. That way, what you say will help those who hear you.