Berean Standard Bible
“There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.”
Proverbs 20 includes sayings about kings, honesty, business and speech. This verse compares things people prize with something better.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
There is an abundance of gold and rubies, but lips of knowledge are a rare treasure.
World English Bible (WEB)
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
King James Version (KJV)
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
American Standard Version (ASV)
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
There is gold and a store of corals: but the lips of knowledge are a jewel of great price.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Hay oro y multitud de piedras preciosas: mas los labios sabios son vaso precioso.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Las palabras sabias son más valiosas que el oro y las piedras preciosas.
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