Proverbs 20:15

Authorized King James Version (1611)

¶ 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.

    20¶ Whence 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%

    7¶ The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish [doeth] not so.

  • Prov 20:14
    75%

    14¶ [It is] naught, [it is] naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

  • Prov 16:21
    75%

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

  • Prov 21:20
    74%

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

  • Prov 16:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 10:14
    74%

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

  • Prov 16:23
    74%

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

  • Prov 20:16
    73%

    16¶ Take 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%

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

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

  • Prov 10:19-21
    3 verses
    73%

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

    20¶ The 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%

    2¶ The 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%

    11¶ A 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%

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

  • Prov 22:1
    71%

    1¶ A [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%

    10¶ Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price [is] far above rubies.

  • Prov 18:15
    71%

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

  • Prov 17:8
    71%

    8¶ A gift [is as] a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.

  • Prov 2:10
    71%

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

  • Prov 14:7
    71%

    7¶ Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not [in him] the lips of knowledge.

  • Prov 12:23
    71%

    23¶ A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3¶ In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride: but the lips of the wise shall preserve them.

  • Prov 18:4
    70%

    4¶ The words of a man's mouth [are as] deep waters, [and] the wellspring of wisdom [as] a flowing brook.

  • Prov 10:31
    70%

    31¶ The 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%

    14¶ The heart of him that hath understanding seeketh knowledge: but the mouth of fools feedeth on foolishness.

  • Eccl 10:12
    70%

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

  • Prov 21:6
    70%

    6¶ The getting of treasures by a lying tongue [is] a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death.