Proverbs 20:15

New English Translation

There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:23

A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time – how good it is!

Proverbs 15:7

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

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

Proverbs 16:21

The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

Proverbs 20:14

“It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.

Proverbs 20:16

Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and when he gives surety for strangers, hold him in pledge.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

Proverbs 5:2

in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

Proverbs 8:10

Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

Proverbs 8:11

For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

Ephesians 4:29

You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it may give grace to those who hear.