Proverbs 20:15

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There is gold and an abundance of jewels, but lips of knowledge are a precious treasure.

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  • Prov 3:15 : 15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.
  • Prov 8:11 : 11 For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
  • Prov 10:20-21 : 20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. 21 The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
  • Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A person finds joy in an apt reply—and how good is a timely word!
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!
  • Prov 16:21 : 21 The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.
  • Prov 16:24 : 24 Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
  • Prov 25:12 : 12 Like a gold ring or an ornament of fine gold is a wise rebuker to a listening ear.
  • Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 In addition to being wise, the Teacher continually taught the people knowledge; he carefully considered, explored, and arranged many proverbs. 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful sayings and to write words of truth accurately. 11 The words of the wise are like goads, and their collected sayings are like firmly embedded nails—given by one Shepherd.
  • Rom 10:14-15 : 14 How then can they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching? 15 And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of peace, who bring the good news of good things!”
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 No foul language should come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.
  • Job 28:12-19 : 12 But where can wisdom be found, and where is the place of understanding? 13 Mankind does not know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says, 'It is not in me,' and the sea declares, 'It is not with me.' 15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver. 16 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 Coral and jasper are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is above pearls. 19 The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

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  • Prov 8:10-11
    2 verses
    78%

    10Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    78%

    15It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed in silver.

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

    17Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor is it exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

    18Coral and jasper are not worth mentioning; the price of wisdom is above pearls.

    19The topaz of Ethiopia cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

    20But where does wisdom come from, and where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 3:14-16
    3 verses
    77%

    14For the profit from wisdom is better than the profit from silver, and her gain than fine gold.

    15She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire compares with her.

    16Long life is in her right hand, and in her left hand are riches and honor.

  • Prov 5:2-3
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    76%

    2So you may preserve discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.

    3For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil.

  • Prov 15:7
    75%

    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright.

  • Prov 20:14
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    14'It’s no good, it’s no good!' says the buyer; then he goes away and boasts about the deal.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21The wise in heart will be called discerning, and pleasant speech increases learning.

  • Prov 21:20
    74%

    20Valuable treasures and oil are in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person swallows them up.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better to get wisdom than gold, to gain understanding rather than silver!

  • Prov 10:14
    74%

    14The wise store up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings about ruin.

  • Prov 16:23
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    23The heart of the wise makes his mouth prudent, and his lips promote learning.

  • Prov 20:16
    73%

    16Take a garment as security from one who guarantees a stranger's debt; hold it in pledge if it is for a foreign woman.

  • Prov 24:4
    73%

    4By knowledge the rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasant treasures.

  • Prov 14:23-24
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    73%

    23In all hard work there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

    24The wealth of the wise is their crown, but the folly of fools yields only folly.

  • Prov 10:19-21
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    73%

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

    20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

    21The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 15:2
    73%

    2The tongue of the wise adorns knowledge, but the mouth of fools gushes folly.

  • Prov 2:6
    73%

    6For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 22:18
    72%

    18For it is pleasant when you keep them within you; they will be ready on your lips all together.

  • Prov 25:11
    72%

    11Like golden apples in silver settings is a word spoken at the right time.

  • Eccl 7:12
    72%

    12For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.

  • Prov 11:22
    72%

    22Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

  • Prov 22:1
    71%

    1A good name is more desirable than great wealth; being esteemed is better than silver or gold.

  • Job 28:6
    71%

    6Its rocks are the source of sapphires, and it contains dust of gold.

  • Prov 24:14
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    14In the same way, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul. If you find it, there will be a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 31:10
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    10A wife of noble character, who can find? She is worth far more than rubies.

  • Prov 18:15
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    15The heart of the understanding one gains knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 17:8
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    8A bribe is like a precious gem in the eyes of its giver; wherever it turns, it prospers.

  • Prov 2:10
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    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

  • Prov 14:7
    71%

    7Move away from a foolish person, for you will gain no knowledge from their speech.

  • Prov 12:23
    71%

    23A prudent person conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3The mouth of a fool brings a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 18:4
    70%

    4The words of a person's mouth are like deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing stream.

  • Prov 10:31
    70%

    31The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut off.

  • Ps 19:10
    70%

    10The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, and altogether righteous.

  • Prov 2:4
    70%

    4if you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures,

  • Prov 15:14
    70%

    14The discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Eccl 10:12
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    12The words of a wise person's mouth bring favor, but the lips of a fool consume him.

  • Prov 21:6
    70%

    6The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a trap of death.