Proverbs 20:15

KJV1611 – Modern English

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 you can desire are not to be compared to her.
  • Prov 8:11 : 11 For wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things that may be desired cannot compare to it.
  • Prov 10:20-21 : 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver, the heart of the wicked is of little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.
  • Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better is it to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!
  • Prov 16:21 : 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent, and the sweetness of the lips increases learning.
  • Prov 16:24 : 24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and health to the bones.
  • Prov 25:12 : 12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise rebuker to an obedient ear.
  • Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 Moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10 The preacher sought to find acceptable words, and what was written was upright, even words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are like goads, and like nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given by 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 unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!"
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.
  • Job 28:12-19 : 12 But where shall wisdom be found? And where is the place of understanding? 13 Man does not know its value; nor is it found in the land of the living. 14 The depth says, 'It is not in me'; and the sea says, 'It is not with me.' 15 It cannot be bought with gold, nor shall silver be weighed for its price. 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, nor can it be exchanged 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, nor shall it be valued with pure gold.

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  • Prov 8:10-11
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    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 cannot compare to it.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    78%

    15It cannot be bought with gold, nor shall silver be weighed for its price.

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

    17The gold and the crystal cannot equal it, nor can it be exchanged 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, nor shall it be valued with pure gold.

    20From where then comes wisdom? And where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 3:14-16
    3 verses
    77%

    14For its merchandise is better than the merchandise of silver, and its gain than fine gold.

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

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

  • Prov 5:2-3
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    2That you may keep discretion, and that your lips may preserve knowledge.

    3For the lips of a strange woman drip as a honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil:

  • Prov 15:7
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    7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the heart of the foolish does not.

  • Prov 20:14
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    14It is worthless, it is worthless, says the buyer; but when he has gone his way, then he boasts.

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

  • Prov 21:20
    74%

    20There is desirable treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man spends it up.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better is it to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!

  • Prov 10:14
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    14Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.

  • Prov 16:23
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    23The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 20:16
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    16Take his garment who is surety for a stranger, and hold it in pledge for a foreign woman.

  • Prov 24:4
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    4And by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

  • Prov 14:23-24
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    23In all labor there is profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.

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

  • Prov 10:19-21
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    19In the multitude of words, there is no lack of sin, but he who restrains his lips is wise.

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

    21The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of wisdom.

  • Prov 15:2
    73%

    2The tongue of the wise uses knowledge appropriately, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.

  • Prov 2:6
    73%

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

  • Prov 22:18
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    18For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you; they shall all be ready on your lips.

  • Prov 25:11
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    11A word spoken at the right time is like apples of gold in settings of silver.

  • Eccl 7:12
    72%

    12For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense, but the excellence of knowledge is that wisdom gives life to those who have it.

  • Prov 11:22
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    22As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a lovely woman without discretion.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold.

  • Job 28:6
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    6Its stones are the place of sapphires, and it has dust of gold.

  • Prov 24:14
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    14So shall the knowledge of wisdom be to your soul: when you have found it, then there shall be a reward, and your expectation shall not be cut off.

  • Prov 31:10
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    10Who can find a virtuous woman? For her worth is far above rubies.

  • Prov 18:15
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    15The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 17:8
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    8A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him who has it; wherever it turns, it prospers.

  • Prov 2:10
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    10When wisdom enters your heart and knowledge is pleasant to your soul;

  • Prov 14:7
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    7Leave the presence of a foolish man, when you do not perceive in him the lips of knowledge.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3In the mouth of the foolish is a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise will 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 brings forth wisdom, but the perverse tongue shall be cut out.

  • Ps 19:10
    70%

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

  • Prov 2:4
    70%

    4If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures;

  • Prov 15:14
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    14The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

  • Eccl 10:12
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    12The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow him up.

  • Prov 21:6
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    6The accumulation of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vanity to those who seek death.