Proverbs 20:15

American Standard Version (1901)

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

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 3:15 : 15 She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
  • Prov 8:11 : 11 For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.
  • Prov 10:20-21 : 20 The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
  • Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
  • Prov 16:21 : 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
  • Prov 16:24 : 24 Pleasant words are [as] a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
  • Prov 25:12 : 12 [ As] an ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [So is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
  • Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, [and] set in order many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, [even] words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are [the words of] the masters of assemblies, [which] are given from one shepherd.
  • Rom 10:14-15 : 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 and how shall they preach, except they be sent? even as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that bring glad tidings of good things!
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 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.
  • Job 28:12-19 : 12 But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? 13 Man knoweth not the price thereof; Neither is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep saith, It is not in me; And the sea saith, It is not with me. 15 It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof. 16 It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 8:10-11
    2 verses
    78%

    10Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    78%

    15It cannot be gotten for gold, Neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.

    16It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, With the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

    17Gold and glass cannot equal it, Neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

    18No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

    19The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

    20Whence then cometh wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 3:14-16
    3 verses
    77%

    14For the gaining of it is better than the gaining of silver, And the profit thereof than fine gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.

    16Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and honor.

  • Prov 5:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2That thou mayest preserve discretion, And that thy lips may keep knowledge.

    3For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil:

  • Prov 15:7
    75%

    7The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 20:14
    75%

    14It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

  • Prov 16:21
    75%

    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

  • Prov 21:20
    74%

    20There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; But a foolish man swalloweth it up.

  • Prov 16:16
    74%

    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

  • Prov 10:14
    74%

    14Wise men lay up knowledge; But the mouth of the foolish is a present destruction.

  • Prov 16:23
    74%

    23The heart of the wise instructeth his mouth, And addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 20:16
    73%

    16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge [that is surety] for foreigners.

  • Prov 24:4
    73%

    4And by knowledge are the chambers filled With all precious and pleasant riches.

  • Prov 14:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

    23In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

    24The crown of the wise is their riches; [But] the folly of fools is [only] folly.

  • Prov 10:19-21
    3 verses
    73%

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.

    20The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

    21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 15:2
    73%

    2The tongue of the wise uttereth knowledge aright; But the mouth of fools poureth out folly.

  • Prov 2:6
    73%

    6For Jehovah giveth wisdom; Out of his mouth [cometh] knowledge and understanding:

  • Prov 22:18
    72%

    18For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee, If they be established together upon thy lips.

  • Prov 25:11
    72%

    11A word fitly spoken Is [like] apples of gold in network of silver.

  • Eccl 7:12
    72%

    12For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.

  • Prov 11:22
    72%

    22[ As] a ring of gold in a swine's snout, [So is] a fair woman that is without discretion.

  • Prov 22:1
    71%

    1A [good] name is rather to be chosen than great riches, [And] loving favor rather than silver and gold.

  • Job 28:6
    71%

    6The stones thereof are the place of sapphires, And it hath dust of gold.

  • Prov 24:14
    71%

    14So shalt thou know wisdom to be unto thy soul; If thou hast found it, then shall there be a reward, And thy hope shall not be cut off.

  • Prov 31:10
    71%

    10A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.

  • Prov 18:15
    71%

    15The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; And the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

  • Prov 17:8
    71%

    8A bribe is [as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it; Whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

  • Prov 2:10
    71%

    10For wisdom shall enter into thy heart, And knowledge shall be pleasant unto thy soul;

  • Prov 14:7
    71%

    7Go into the presence of a foolish man, And thou shalt not perceive [in him] the lips of knowledge.

  • Prov 12:23
    71%

    23A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod for [his] pride; But the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 18:4
    70%

    4The words of a man's mouth are [as] deep waters; The wellspring of wisdom is [as] a flowing brook.

  • Prov 10:31
    70%

    31The mouth of the righteous bringeth forth wisdom; But the perverse tongue shall be cut off.

  • Ps 19:10
    70%

    10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.

  • Prov 2:4
    70%

    4If thou seek her as silver, And search for her as for hid treasures:

  • Prov 15:14
    70%

    14The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge; But the mouth of fools feedeth on folly.

  • Eccl 10:12
    70%

    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself.

  • Prov 21:6
    70%

    6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue Is a vapor driven to and fro by them that seek death.