Proverbs 20:15
King James Version (KJV)
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
American Standard Version (ASV)
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
World English Bible (WEB)
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
Proverbs 20:15 Cross References
But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?
Man knoweth not the price thereof; neither is it found in the land of the living.
The depth saith, It is not in me: and the sea saith, It is not with me.
It cannot be gotten for gold, neither shall silver be weighed for the price thereof.
It cannot be valued with the gold of Ophir, with the precious onyx, or the sapphire.
The gold and the crystal cannot equal it: and the exchange of it shall not be for jewels of fine gold.
No mention shall be made of coral, or of pearls: for the price of wisdom is above rubies.
The topaz of Ethiopia shall not equal it, neither shall it be valued with pure gold.
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.