Parallel Verses
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.
International Standard Version
There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
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
But when he goes his way, then he boasts.
But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
And for foreigners, hold him in pledge.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:15
And nothing you desire compares with her.
Job 28:12-19
And where is the place of understanding?
Proverbs 8:11
And
Proverbs 10:20-21
The heart of the wicked is worth little.
Proverbs 15:7
But the hearts of fools are not so.
Proverbs 15:23
And how delightful is a timely
Proverbs 16:16
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 16:21
And sweetness of
Proverbs 16:24
Sweet to the soul and
Proverbs 25:12
Is a wise reprover to a
Ecclesiastes 12:9-11
In addition to being a wise man, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge; and he pondered, searched out and arranged
Romans 10:14-15
How then will they call on Him in whom they have not believed? How will they believe in Him
Ephesians 4:29
Let no