A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word #– #how good that is!
Proverbs 20:15 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition There is gold, and a multitude of pearls, but the lips of knowledge are a vase of preciousness [the most precious of all]. [Job 28:12, 16-19; Prov. 3:15; 8:11.] American Standard Version (1901) There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Common English Bible Much gold and many pearls exist, but wise speech is the most precious jewel. Catholic Public Domain Version There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version There is gold, and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel. |
A person takes joy in giving an answer; and a timely word #– #how good that is!
The lips of the wise broadcast knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
Get wisdom – how much better it is than gold! And get understanding – it is preferable to silver.
Anyone with a wise heart is called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.
Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body. ,
‘It’s worthless, it’s worthless! ’ the buyer says, but after he is on his way, he gloats.
Take his garment, for he has put up security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for foreigners.
A wise correction to a receptive ear is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
so that you may maintain discretion and your lips safeguard knowledge.
Accept my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold.
For wisdom is better than jewels, and nothing desirable can equal it.
No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.