Proverbs 20:15
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
American King James Version (AKJV)
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.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.
Webster's Revision
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
There is gold, and abundance of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Clarke's Proverbs 20:15 Bible Commentary
There is gold - Gold is valuable, silver is valuable, and so are jewels; but the teachings of sound knowledge are more valuable than all.
Barnes's Proverbs 20:15 Bible Commentary
A precious jewel - literally, "A vessel of preciousness," i. e., most precious of all are "the lips of knowledge."
Wesley's Proverbs 20:15 Bible Commentary
20:15 The lips - But wise speeches are of far greater worth.
