Proverbs 20:15

In 10 translations

BSB

There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

KJV

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

WEB

There is gold and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

ASV

There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

LSV

Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, || Indeed, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge.

YLT

Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge.

DBY

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.

DRC

There is gold, and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.

GNV

There is golde, and a multitude of precious stones: but the lips of knowledge are a precious iewel.

JPS

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

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Original-language editions

WLC

יֵ֣שׁ זָ֭הָב וְרָב־פְּנִינִ֑ים וּכְלִ֥י יְ֝קָ֗ר שִׂפְתֵי־דָֽעַת׃

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Proverbs 8:11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
• Proverbs 25:12Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.
• Proverbs 16:16How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.
• Proverbs 16:24Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
• Proverbs 15:7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
• Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.
• Romans 10:14–15How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can they preach unless they…
• Ecclesiastes 12:9–11Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth. The…
• Proverbs 10:20–21The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth. The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
• Ephesians 4:29Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.
• Job 28:12–19But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with…
• Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.
• Proverbs 15:23A man takes joy in a fitting reply— and how good is a timely word!

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