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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 20) Proverbs 20:15 KJV
"There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel."
Proverbs Chapter 20, Verse 15
Proverbs 20:15 in Context (Verses 12–18 KJV)
12
The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them.
13
Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.
14
It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.
15
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16
Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.
17
Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.*
18
Every purpose is established by counsel: and with good advice make war.