Proverbs 20:15

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Summary

Proverbs 20:15

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

But

General references

Proverbs 24:4

Bible References

But

She is more precious than rubies;
And nothing you can wish for compares with her [in value].

“For wisdom is better than rubies;
And all desirable things cannot compare with her.

The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);
The heart of the wicked is worth little.

The lips of the wise spread knowledge [sifting it as chaff from the grain];
But the hearts of [shortsighted] fools are not so.

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.

Like an earring of gold and an ornament of fine gold
Is a wise reprover to an ear that listens and learns.

“But where can wisdom be found?
And where is the place of understanding?

Furthermore, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; and he pondered and searched out and arranged many proverbs.

But how will people call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how will they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how will they hear without a preacher (messenger)?

Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].

General references

And by knowledge its rooms are filled
With all precious and pleasant riches.