Proverbs 20:15

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Proverbs 20:15

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

There is gold and a multitude of pearls: and a precious vessel the lips of knowledge.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 20:15

ThereisH3426 goldH2091Noun MasculineandamultitudeH7230Noun MasculineofrubiesH6443Noun MasculinebutthelipsH8193Noun FeminineofknowledgeH1847NounareapreciousH3366Noun Masculine jewelH3627Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 20:15

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Proverbs 20:15

Summary

Wise speech surpasses precious material wealth.

Event

Comparing valuable items to speech

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC