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Selected Verse: Proverbs 20:15 - Strong Concordance

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Pr 20:15 Strong Concordance There is [03426] gold [02091], and a multitude [07230] of rubies [06443]: but the lips [08193] of knowledge [01847] are a precious [03366] jewel [03627].
  King James There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

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A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882]
The contrast denotes the greater value of knowledge (compare Pro 3:14-16).
 
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14 For the merchandise [05504] of it is better [02896] than the merchandise [05505] of silver [03701], and the gain [08393] thereof than fine gold [02742].
15 She is more precious [03368] than rubies [06443]: and all the things thou canst desire [02656] are not to be compared [07737] unto her.
16 Length [0753] of days [03117] is in her right hand [03225]; and in her left hand [08040] riches [06239] and honour [03519].
11 For wisdom [02451] is better [02896] than rubies [06443]; and all the things that may be desired [02656] are not to be compared [07737] to it.
15 She is more precious [03368] than rubies [06443]: and all the things thou canst desire [02656] are not to be compared [07737] unto her.
45 Again [3825], the kingdom [932] of heaven [3772] is [2076] like [3664] unto a merchant [1713] man [444], seeking [2212] goodly [2570] pearls [3135]: