Proverbs 20:15
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 20
“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”Proverbs 20:15
What Does Proverbs 20:15 Mean?
Proverbs 20:15 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 20, verse 15 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 20:15 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Proverbs 31:10“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.”Proverbs 24:4“And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.”Proverbs 8:11“For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”Proverbs 10:11“The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.”Proverbs 25:12“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”Proverbs 3:15“She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.”Proverbs 16:16“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”Proverbs 16:24“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”Job 33:3“My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.”Proverbs 10:13“In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod is for the back of him that is void of understanding.”Proverbs 15:7“The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.”Ecclesiastes 12:9“And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.”Romans 10:14“How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?”Exodus 28:17“And thou shalt set in it settings of stones, even four rows of stones: the first row shall be a sardius, a topaz, and a carbuncle: this shall be the first row.”1 Kings 10:10“And she gave the king an hundred and twenty talents of gold, and of spices very great store, and precious stones: there came no more such abundance of spices as these which the queen of Sheba gave to king Solomon.”Job 28:12“But where shall wisdom be found? and where is the place of understanding?”Proverbs 5:2“That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.”Proverbs 10:20“The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.”Proverbs 16:21“The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.”Ephesians 4:29“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.”
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