King James Bible
KJVThere is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Proverbs 20:15 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. | |
American Standard VersionASV | There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | There is gold, and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel. | |
English Revised VersionERV | There is gold, and abundance of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. | |
World English BibleWEB | There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, are lips of knowledge. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. |