Proverbs 20:15
Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data
"There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel."
Word-by-Word Analysis
זָהָב
zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
שָׂפָה
sâphâh
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
יָקָר
yâqâr
valuable (objectively or subjectively)
Key Terms in This Verse
שָׂפָה sâphâh
the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
Study H8193 →זָהָב zâhâb
gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
Study H2091 →Cross References
As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.
For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
She is more precious than rubies: and all the things thou canst desire are not to be compared unto her.
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.
The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning.
A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!
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