New International Version Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel. New Living Translation Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies. English Standard Version There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Berean Standard Bible There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure. Berean Literal Bible There is gold and an abundance of rubies, and the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel. King James Bible There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. New 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 lips of knowledge are a more precious thing. NASB 1995 There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing. NASB 1977 There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing. Legacy Standard Bible There is gold, and an abundance of pearls; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious vessel. Amplified Bible There is gold, and an abundance of pearls, But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all]. Berean Annotated Bible There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure. Christian Standard Bible There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure. Holman Christian Standard Bible There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure. American Standard Version There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Contemporary English Version Sensible words are better than gold or jewels. English Revised Version There is gold, and abundance of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. GOD'S WORD® Translation There are gold and plenty of jewels, but the lips of knowledge are precious gems. Good News Translation If you know what you are talking about, you have something more valuable than gold or jewels. International Standard Version There is an abundance of gold and precious stones, but lips of knowledge are a rare jewel. NET Bible There is gold, and an abundance of rubies, but words of knowledge are like a precious jewel. New Heart English Bible There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel. Webster's Bible Translation There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThere is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure. World English Bible There is gold and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSubstance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, "" Indeed, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge. Berean Literal Bible There is gold and an abundance of rubies, and the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel. Young's Literal Translation Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, are lips of knowledge. Smith's Literal Translation There is gold and a multitude of pearls: and a precious vessel the lips of knowledge. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThere is gold, and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel. Catholic Public Domain Version There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel. New American Bible One can put on gold and abundant jewels, but wise lips are the most precious ornament. New Revised Standard Version There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAgain he says, Here is gold and a multitude of precious stones and precious vessels; but the lips of knowledge are precious jewels. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated But let him say, "Here is gold and a multitude of precious stones and valuable vessels, and the lips of knowledge.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Wine is a Mocker…14“Worthless, worthless!” says the buyer, but on the way out, he gloats. 15There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure. 16Take the garment of the one who posts security for a stranger; get collateral if it is for a foreigner.… Cross References There is an abundance of gold and rubies, Proverbs 3:13-15 Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who acquires understanding, / for she is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than fine gold. / She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire compares with her. Proverbs 16:16 How much better to acquire wisdom than gold! To gain understanding is more desirable than silver. Job 28:15-19 It cannot be bought with gold, nor can its price be weighed out in silver. / It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. … but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure. Malachi 2:7 For the lips of a priest should preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth, because he is the messenger of the LORD of Hosts. Proverbs 15:7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. Colossians 2:3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Proverbs 8:10-11 Receive my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. / For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire compares with her. Job 28:12-19 But where can wisdom be found, and where does understanding dwell? / No man can know its value, nor is it found in the land of the living. / The ocean depths say, ‘It is not in me,’ while the sea declares, ‘It is not with me.’ … Matthew 13:44-46 The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and in his joy he went and sold all he had and bought that field. / Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. / When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it. Colossians 2:2-3 that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, / in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. James 3:13-18 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. / But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth. / Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. … Proverbs 2:1-6 My son, if you accept my words and hide my commandments within you, / if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding, / if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding, … |