A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.
Proverbs 20:15 - Catholic Public Domain Version There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel. 更多版本King 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. 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. English Standard Version 2016 There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. |
A man rejoices in the verdict of his own mouth. And a word at the right time is best.
The lips of the wise shall disseminate knowledge. The heart of the foolish will be dissimilar.
Possess wisdom, for it is better than gold. And acquire prudence, for it is more precious than silver.
Whoever is wise in heart shall be called prudent. And whoever is sweet in eloquence shall attain to what is greater.
"It is bad, it is bad," says every buyer; and when he has withdrawn, then he will boast.
Take away the vestments of him who stands up to vouch for a stranger, and take a pledge from him instead of from outsiders.
Whoever reproves the wise and obedient ear is like an earring of gold with a shining pearl.
She is more precious than all riches, and all that can be desired cannot prevail in comparison to her.
so that you may guard your thinking, and so that your lips may preserve discipline. Do not pay attention to the deceit of a woman.
Accept my discipline, and not money. Choose the doctrine that is greater than gold.
For wisdom is better than all that is most precious, and everything that is desirable cannot compare to her.
Let no evil words proceed from your mouth, but only what is good, toward the edification of faith, so as to bestow grace upon those who listen.