Devine Scripture

Proverbs 20:15

Proverbs chapter 20 · verse 15 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.14It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

v.15This passage

v.16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger; And hold him in pledge that is surety for foreigners.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 16:24

    Pleasant words areas a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

  • Proverbs 8:11

    For wisdom is better than rubies; And all the things that may be desired are not to be compared unto it.

  • Proverbs 15:7

    The lips of the wise disperse knowledge; But the heart of the foolishdoethnot so.

  • Proverbs 15:23

    A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!

  • Romans 10:14

    How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

  • Proverbs 3:15

    She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.