Proverbs 20:15
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
In Context
14It is bad, it is bad, saith the buyer; But when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
Cross References
Job 28:18No mention shall be made of coral or of crystal: Yea, the price of wisdom is above rubies.
Proverbs 3:15She is more precious than rubies: And none of the things thou canst desire are to be compared unto her.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver; And knowledge rather than choice gold.
Proverbs 10:20The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
Proverbs 15:23A man hath joy in the answer of his mouth; And a word in due season, how good is it!
Proverbs 16:21The wise in heart shall be called prudent; And the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 20:15
14 It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth. See here 1. What arts men use to get a good bargain and to buy cheap. They not only cheapen carelessly, as if they had no need, no mind for the commodity, when perhaps they cannot go without it (there may be prudence in that), but they vilify and run down that which yet they know to be of value; they cry, " It is naught, it is naught; it has this and the other fault, or perhaps may have; it is not good of the sort; and… Read the whole commentary →