Proverbs 20:15

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.

Cross References

Proverbs 15:23

To make an apt answer is a joy to anyone, and a word in season, how good it is!

Proverbs 15:7

The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the minds of fools.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is called perceptive, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

Proverbs 20:14

“Bad, bad,” says the buyer, then goes away and boasts.

Proverbs 20:16

Take the garment of one who has given surety for a stranger; seize the pledge given as surety for foreigners.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

Proverbs 5:2

so that you may hold on to prudence, and your lips may guard knowledge.

Proverbs 8:10

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

Proverbs 8:11

for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths but only what is good for building up, as there is need, so that your words may give grace to those who hear.