Proverbs 20:15

New American Bible - revised edition

One can put on gold and abundant jewels, but wise lips are the most precious ornament.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:23

One has joy from an apt response; a word in season, how good it is!

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of fools is not steadfast.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is preferable to silver.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is esteemed for discernment, and pleasing speech gains a reputation for learning.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasing words are a honeycomb, sweet to the taste and invigorating to the bones.

Proverbs 20:14

“Bad, bad!” says the buyer, then goes away only to boast.

Proverbs 20:16

Take the garment of the one who became surety for a stranger; if for foreigners, exact the pledge!

Proverbs 25:12

A golden earring or a necklace of fine gold— one who gives wise reproof to a listening ear.

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than corals, and no treasure of yours can compare with her.

Proverbs 5:2

That you may act discreetly, and your lips guard what you know.

Proverbs 8:10

Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Proverbs 8:11

[For Wisdom is better than corals, and no treasures can compare with her.]

Ephesians 4:29

No foul language should come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for needed edification, that it may impart grace to those who hear.