Proverbs 20:15
15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Other Translations of Proverbs 20:15
New International Version
15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
English Standard Version
15 There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
The Message
15 Drinking from the beautiful chalice of knowledge is better than adorning oneself with gold and rare gems.
New King James Version
15 There is gold and a multitude of rubies, But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
New Living Translation
15 Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 20:15
Commentary on Proverbs 20:15
(Read Proverbs 20:15)
He that prefers true knowledge to riches, follows the ways of religion and happiness. If we really believed this truth, the word of God would be valued as it deserves, and the world would lose its tempting influence.