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Proverbs 20:15

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Proverbs 20:15 · King James Version

In other versions

  • There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

    ASV

  • There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.

    BBE

  • There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.

    DBY

  • There is gold and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.

    WEB

  • Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, `are' lips of knowledge.

    YLT

  • There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

    ENG

  • There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

    WBT

  • There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

    BSB

In context

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.

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