A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 20:15 - Revised Version 1885 There is gold, and abundance of rubies: But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 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 man hath joy in the answer of his mouth: And a word in due season, how good is it!
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: But the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for strangers.
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto her.
Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.