Proverbs 20:15

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There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.

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  • Prov 3:15 : 15 She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.
  • Prov 8:11 : 11 For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.
  • Prov 10:20-21 : 20 What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value. 21 The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.
  • Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the heart of fools.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 A person has joy in giving an appropriate answer, and a word at the right time– how good it is!
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.
  • Prov 16:21 : 21 The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.
  • Prov 16:24 : 24 Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
  • Prov 25:12 : 12 Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to the ear of the one who listens.
  • Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 Concluding Epilogue: Qoheleth’s Advice is Wise Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught knowledge to the people; he carefully evaluated and arranged many proverbs. 10 The Teacher sought to find delightful words, and to write accurately truthful sayings. 11 The words of the sages are like prods, and the collected sayings are like firmly fixed nails; they are given by one shepherd.
  • Rom 10:14-15 : 14 How are they to call on one they have not believed in? And how are they to believe in one they have not heard of? And how are they to hear without someone preaching to them? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written,“How timely is the arrival of those who proclaim the good news.”
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 You must let no unwholesome word come out of your mouth, but only what is beneficial for the building up of the one in need, that it would give grace to those who hear.
  • Job 28:12-19 : 12 No Price Can Buy Wisdom“But wisdom– where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding? 13 Mankind does not know its place; it cannot be found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says,‘It is not with me.’ And the sea says,‘It is not with me.’ 15 Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. 16 It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires. 17 Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth. 18 Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls. 19 The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 8:10-11
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    10Receive my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11For wisdom is better than rubies, and desirable things cannot be compared to her.

  • Job 28:15-20
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    78%

    15Fine gold cannot be given in exchange for it, nor can its price be weighed out in silver.

    16It cannot be measured out for purchase with the gold of Ophir, with precious onyx or sapphires.

    17Neither gold nor crystal can be compared with it, nor can a vase of gold match its worth.

    18Of coral and jasper no mention will be made; the price of wisdom is more than pearls.

    19The topaz of Cush cannot be compared with it; it cannot be purchased with pure gold.

    20God Alone Has Wisdom“But wisdom– where does it come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 3:14-16
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    77%

    14For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

    15She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

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

  • Prov 5:2-3
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    2in order to safeguard discretion, and that your lips may guard knowledge.

    3For the lips of the adulterous woman drip honey, and her seductive words are smoother than olive oil,

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

  • Prov 20:14
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    14“It’s worthless! It’s worthless!” says the buyer, but when he goes on his way, he boasts.

  • Prov 16:21
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    21The one who is wise in heart is called discerning, and kind speech increases persuasiveness.

  • Prov 21:20
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    20There is desirable treasure and olive oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish person devours all he has.

  • Prov 16:16
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    16How much better it is to acquire wisdom than gold; to acquire understanding is more desirable than silver.

  • Prov 10:14
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    14Those who are wise store up knowledge, but foolish speech leads to imminent destruction.

  • Prov 16:23
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    23A wise person’s heart makes his speech wise and it adds persuasiveness to his words.

  • Prov 20:16
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    16Take a man’s garment when he has given security for a stranger, and hold him in pledge on behalf of strangers.

  • Prov 24:4
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    4by knowledge its rooms are filled with all kinds of precious and pleasing treasures.

  • Prov 14:23-24
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    23In all hard work there is profit, but merely talking about it only brings poverty.

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

  • Prov 10:19-21
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    19When words abound, transgression is inevitable, but the one who restrains his words is wise.

    20What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.

    21The teaching of the righteous feeds many, but fools die for lack of sense.

  • Prov 15:2
    73%

    2The tongue of the wise treats knowledge correctly, but the mouth of the fool spouts out folly.

  • Prov 2:6
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    6For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 22:18
    72%

    18For it is pleasing if you keep these sayings within you, and they are ready on your lips.

  • Prov 25:11
    72%

    11Like apples of gold in settings of silver, so is a word skillfully spoken.

  • Eccl 7:12
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    12For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

  • Prov 11:22
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    22Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who rejects discretion.

  • Prov 22:1
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    1A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth, good favor more than silver or gold.

  • Job 28:6
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    6a place whose stones are sapphires and which contains dust of gold;

  • Prov 24:14
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    14Likewise, know that wisdom is sweet to your soul; if you have found it, you have a future, and your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 31:10
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    10The Wife of Noble Character Who can find a wife of noble character? For her value is far more than rubies.

  • Prov 18:15
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    15The discerning person acquires knowledge, and the wise person seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 17:8
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    8A bribe works like a charm for the one who offers it; in whatever he does he succeeds.

  • Prov 2:10
    71%

    10For wisdom will enter your heart, and moral knowledge will be attractive to you.

  • Prov 14:7
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    7Walk abreast with a foolish person, and you do not understand wise counsel.

  • Prov 12:23
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    23The shrewd person conceals knowledge, but foolish people proclaim folly.

  • Prov 14:3
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    3In the speech of a fool is a rod for his back, but the words of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 18:4
    70%

    4The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 10:31
    70%

    31The speech of the righteous bears the fruit of wisdom, but the one who speaks perversion will be destroyed.

  • Ps 19:10
    70%

    10They are of greater value than gold, than even a great amount of pure gold; they bring greater delight than honey, than even the sweetest honey from a honeycomb.

  • Prov 2:4
    70%

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

  • Prov 15:14
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    14The discerning mind seeks knowledge, but the mouth of fools feeds on folly.

  • Eccl 10:12
    70%

    12Words and Works of Wise Men and Fools The words of a wise person win him favor, but the words of a fool are self-destructive.

  • Prov 21:6
    70%

    6Making a fortune by a lying tongue is like a vapor driven back and forth; they seek death.