Proverbs 20:15 Cross References - MSB

¹⁵ There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.

¹² But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? ¹³ No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. ¹⁴ The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ ¹⁵ It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. ¹⁶ It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. ¹⁷ Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. ¹⁸ Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. ¹⁹ Topaz from Cush cannot compare to it, nor can it be valued in pure gold.

¹⁵ She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her.

¹¹ For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth. ²¹ The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.

⁷ The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.

²³ A man takes joy in a fitting reply—and how good is a timely word!

¹⁶ How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver.

²¹ The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant speech promotes instruction.

²⁴ Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

¹² Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man’s rebuke to a listening ear.

⁹ Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs. ¹⁰ The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth. ¹¹ The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.

¹⁴ How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? ¹⁵ And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of peace, who bring good news of good things!”

²⁹ Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.