Proverbs 20:15

New International Version

Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:23

A person finds joy in giving an apt reply— and how good is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold, to get insight rather than silver!

Proverbs 16:21

The wise in heart are called discerning, and gracious words promote instruction.

Proverbs 16:24

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

Proverbs 20:14

“It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer— then goes off and boasts about the purchase.

Proverbs 20:16

Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.

Proverbs 5:2

that you may maintain discretion and your lips may preserve knowledge.

Proverbs 8:10

Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,

Proverbs 8:11

for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

Ephesians 4:29

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.