Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 20:15
“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 20:15 Context
12The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. 13Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread. 14It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. 15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman. 17Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel. 18Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.
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Other Translations
There is gold, and a multitude of Rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious iewell.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- American Standard Version (1901)
There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.
- Basic English Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.
- Darby Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- Webster's Bible
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
- World English Bible
Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- American Standard Version (1901)
There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.
- Basic English Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.
- Darby Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- Webster's Bible
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
- World English Bible
Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge.
- Youngs Literal Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 20:15
20:15 The lips - But wise speeches are of far greater worth.