Proverbs 20:15
“There is gold, and a multitude of Rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious iewell.”
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Proverbs 20:15 Context
13Loue not sleepe, lest thou come to pouertie: open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. 14It is nought, it is nought (saith the buyer:) but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 15There is gold, and a multitude of Rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious iewell. 16Take his garment that is suerty for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 17Bread of deceit is sweet to a man: but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with grauell.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:15
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel.
- King James Version
There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- American Standard Version (1901)
There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.
- Basic English Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.
- Darby Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- Webster's Bible
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
- World English Bible
Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:15
20:15 The lips - But wise speeches are of far greater worth.