Verse 15

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.