Verse Comparison: Proverbs 20:15
American Standard Version
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Amplified® Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of pearls, but the lips of knowledge are a vase of preciousness [the most precious of all].
Contemporary English Version
Sensible words are better than gold or jewels.
Darby English Version
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.
Good News Bible
If you know what you are talking about, you have something more valuable than gold or jewels.
King James Version
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
New American Standard Bible
There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
New International Version
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
New King James Version
There is gold and a multitude of rubies,
But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
One finds gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge have more value.
Revised Standard Version
There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Young's Literal Translation
Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, `are' lips of knowledge.
