Proverbs 20:15

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

Cross References

Proverbs 25:12

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

Proverbs 8:11

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

Proverbs 16:24

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

Proverbs 16:16

To get wisdom is better than gold; to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Proverbs 15:7

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

Ephesians 4:29

Let no evil talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for edifying, as fits the occasion, that it may impart grace to those who hear.

Proverbs 16:21

The wise of heart is called a man of discernment, and pleasant speech increases persuasiveness.

Proverbs 3:15

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

Proverbs 15:23

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

Proverbs 20:14

“It is bad, it is bad,” says the buyer; but when he goes away, then he boasts.

Proverbs 20:16

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

Proverbs 5:2

that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

Proverbs 8:10

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