Proverbs 20:15

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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  • Prov 3:15 : 15 She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not 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 to it.
  • Prov 10:20-21 : 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
  • 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 by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding 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 an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
  • Prov 25:12 : 12 As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
  • Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by 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 of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.
  • 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 depth 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 The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for 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)

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  • 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 to 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.

    17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.

    18No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for 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 merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.

    16Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.

  • Prov 5:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.

    3For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, 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 naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.

  • Prov 21:20
    74%

    20There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.

  • Prov 16:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 10:14
    74%

    14Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

  • Prov 16:23
    74%

    23The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips.

  • Prov 20:16
    73%

    16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

  • Prov 24:4
    73%

    4And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

  • Prov 14:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

    23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.

    24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.

  • Prov 10:19-21
    3 verses
    73%

    19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.

    20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

    21The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.

  • Prov 15:2
    73%

    2The tongue of the wise useth knowledge aright: but the mouth of fools poureth out foolishness.

  • Prov 2:6
    73%

    6For the LORD 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; they shall withal be fitted in thy lips.

  • Prov 25:11
    72%

    11A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.

  • Eccl 7:12
    72%

    12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it.

  • Prov 11:22
    72%

    22As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

  • Prov 22:1
    71%

    1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.

  • Job 28:6
    71%

    6The stones of it are the place of sapphires: and it hath dust of gold.

  • Prov 24:14
    71%

    14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be unto thy soul: when thou hast found it, then there shall be a reward, and thy expectation shall not be cut off.

  • Prov 31:10
    71%

    10Who can find a virtuous woman? 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 gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

  • Prov 2:10
    71%

    10When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul;

  • Prov 14:7
    71%

    7Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not 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 of 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, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

  • Prov 10:31
    70%

    31The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom: but the froward tongue shall be cut out.

  • Ps 19:10
    70%

    10More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb.

  • Prov 2:4
    70%

    4If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest 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 foolishness.

  • 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 vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.