Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
New American Standard Bible
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
King James Version
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Holman Bible
but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
A Conservative Version
There is gold, and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
American Standard Version
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Amplified
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls,
But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
Bible in Basic English
There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.
Darby Translation
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.
Julia Smith Translation
There is gold and a multitude of pearls: and a precious vessel the lips of knowledge.
King James 2000
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Lexham Expanded Bible
There is gold and many costly stones, but precious jewels are lips of knowledge.
Modern King James verseion
There is gold and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
A mouth of understanding is more worth than gold, many precious stones, and costly Jewels.
NET Bible
There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel.
New Heart English Bible
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
The Emphasized Bible
There are gold, and an abundance of corals, but, precious jewels, are the lips of knowledge.
Webster
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
World English Bible
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Youngs Literal Translation
Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, are lips of knowledge.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 20:15
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Foolproof Instructions
14 "This is bad, bad," says whoever is buying but then he brags as he walks away after the sale. 15 There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel. 16 Take the garment of anyone who puts up collateral for a stranger; hold it in pledge if he does it for an unfamiliar woman.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:15
She is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.
Job 28:12-19
"Where can wisdom be found? Where is understanding's home?
Proverbs 8:11
because wisdom is better than precious gems and nothing you desire can compare to it."
Proverbs 10:20-21
What the righteous person says is like precious silver; the thoughts of the wicked are compared to small things.
Proverbs 15:7
What the wise have to say disseminates knowledge, but it's not in the heart of fools to do so.
Proverbs 15:23
An appropriate answer brings joy to a person, and a well-timed word is a good thing.
Proverbs 16:16
How much better than gaining gold is the acquisition of wisdom, the attainment of wisdom better than silver!
Proverbs 16:21
The wise-hearted person is told to be discerning, and that pleasant speech promotes instruction.
Proverbs 16:24
Pleasant words are honey from a honeycomb sweet to the soul and healing for the body.
Proverbs 25:12
Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
Moreover, besides being wise himself, the Teacher taught people what he had learned by listening, making inquiries, and composing many proverbs.
Romans 10:14-15
How, then, can people call on someone they have not believed? And how can they believe in someone they have not heard about? And how can they hear without someone preaching?
Ephesians 4:29
Let no filthy talk be heard from your mouths, but only what is good for building up people and meeting the need of the moment. This way you will administer grace to those who hear you.