Proverbs 20:15

World English Bible (2000)

There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 3:15 : 15 She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.
  • Prov 8:11 : 11 For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.
  • Prov 10:20-21 : 20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth. 21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
  • Prov 15:7 : 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
  • Prov 15:23 : 23 Joy comes to a man with the reply of his mouth. How good is a word at the right time!
  • Prov 16:16 : 16 How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
  • Prov 16:21 : 21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.
  • Prov 16:24 : 24 Pleasant words are a 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 to an obedient ear.
  • Eccl 12:9-9 : 9 Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs. 10 The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth. 11 The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
  • Rom 10:14-15 : 14 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in him whom they have not heard? How will they hear without a preacher? 15 And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!"
  • Eph 4:29 : 29 Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.
  • Job 28:12-19 : 12 "But where shall wisdom be found? Where is the place of understanding? 13 Man doesn't know its price; Neither is it found in the land of the living. 14 The deep says, 'It isn't in me.' The sea says, 'It isn't with me.' 15 It can't be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price. 16 It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire. 17 Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold. 18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, 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%

    10 Receive my instruction rather than silver; knowledge rather than choice gold.

    11 For wisdom is better than rubies. All the things that may be desired can't be compared to it.

  • Job 28:15-20
    6 verses
    78%

    15 It can't be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for its price.

    16 It can't be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.

    17 Gold and glass can't equal it, neither shall it be exchanged for jewels of fine gold.

    18 No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal. Yes, the price of wisdom is above rubies.

    19 The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, Neither shall it be valued with pure gold.

    20 Where then does wisdom come from? Where is the place of understanding?

  • Prov 3:14-16
    3 verses
    77%

    14 For her good profit is better than getting silver, and her return is better than fine gold.

    15 She is more precious than rubies. None of the things you can desire are to be compared to her.

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

  • Prov 5:2-3
    2 verses
    76%

    2 that you may maintain discretion, that your lips may preserve knowledge.

    3 For the lips of an adulteress drip honey. Her mouth is smoother than oil,

  • Prov 15:7
    75%

    7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.

  • Prov 20:14
    75%

    14 "It's no good, it's no good," says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

  • Prov 16:21
    75%

    21 The wise in heart shall be called prudent. Pleasantness of the lips promotes instruction.

  • Prov 21:20
    74%

    20 There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

  • Prov 16:16
    74%

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

  • Prov 10:14
    74%

    14 Wise men lay up knowledge, but the mouth of the foolish is near ruin.

  • Prov 16:23
    74%

    23 The heart of the wise instructs his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.

  • Prov 20:16
    73%

    16 Take the garment of one who puts up collateral for a stranger; and hold him in pledge for a wayward woman.

  • Prov 24:4
    73%

    4 by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.

  • Prov 14:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

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

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

  • Prov 10:19-21
    3 verses
    73%

    19 In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.

    20 The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

    21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.

  • Prov 15:2
    73%

    2 The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of fools gush out folly.

  • Prov 2:6
    73%

    6 For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.

  • Prov 22:18
    72%

    18 For it is a pleasant thing if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

  • Prov 25:11
    72%

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

  • Eccl 7:12
    72%

    12 For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.

  • Prov 11:22
    72%

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

  • Prov 22:1
    71%

    1 A good name is more desirable than great riches, and loving favor is better than silver and gold.

  • Job 28:6
    71%

    6 Sapphires come from its rocks. It has dust of gold.

  • Prov 24:14
    71%

    14 so you shall know wisdom to be to your soul; if you have found it, then there will be a reward, your hope will not be cut off.

  • Prov 31:10
    71%

    10 Who can find a worthy woman? For her price is far above rubies.

  • Prov 18:15
    71%

    15 The heart of the discerning gets knowledge. The ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

  • Prov 17:8
    71%

    8 A bribe is a precious stone in the eyes of him who gives it; wherever he turns, he prospers.

  • Prov 2:10
    71%

    10 For wisdom will enter into your heart. Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

  • Prov 14:7
    71%

    7 Stay away from a foolish man, for you won't find knowledge on his lips.

  • Prov 12:23
    71%

    23 A prudent man keeps his knowledge, but the hearts of fools proclaim foolishness.

  • Prov 14:3
    71%

    3 The fool's talk brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise protect them.

  • Prov 18:4
    70%

    4 The words of a man's mouth are like deep waters. The fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

  • Prov 10:31
    70%

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

  • Ps 19:10
    70%

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

  • Prov 2:4
    70%

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

  • Prov 15:14
    70%

    14 The heart of one who has understanding seeks knowledge, but the mouths of fools feed on folly.

  • Eccl 10:12
    70%

    12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but a fool is swallowed by his own lips.

  • Prov 21:6
    70%

    6 Getting treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor for those who seek death.