Other translations
American Standard Version
There is gold, and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But let him say, “Here is gold and a multitude of precious stones and valuable vessels, and the lips of knowledge.”
Darby Bible Translation
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a precious Jewel.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
There is gold, and a multitude of jewels: but the lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
There is gold, and abundance of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
God's Word
There are gold and plenty of jewels, but the lips of knowledge are precious gems.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
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 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 Living Translation
Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies.
Webster's Bible Translation
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
The World English Bible
There is gold and abundance of rubies; but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
EasyEnglish Bible
Words that help you to learn things are very valuable. They are more valuable than gold or jewels.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, [are] lips of knowledge.
New Life Version
There is gold and many stones of great worth, but the lips of much learning are worth more.
The Voice Bible
Gold and rubies abound, but lips that utter knowledge are a rare jewel.
Living Bible
Good sense is far more valuable than gold or precious jewels.
New Catholic Bible
There is gold or an abundance of costly pearls, but the lips that reveal knowledge are a rare jewel.
Legacy Standard Bible
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious vessel.
Jubilee Bible 2000
There is gold and a multitude of precious stones, but the lips of wisdom are a precious vessel.
Christian Standard Bible
There is gold and a multitude of jewels, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.
Amplified Bible © 1954
There is gold, and a multitude of pearls, but the lips of knowledge are a vase of preciousness [the most precious of all].
New Century Version
There is gold and plenty of rubies, but only a few people speak with knowledge.
The Message
Drinking from the beautiful chalice of knowledge is better than adorning oneself with gold and rare gems.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
There is gold, and there are many gems, but lips that have knowledge are a precious vessel.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
Good News Translation®
If you know what you are talking about, you have something more valuable than gold or jewels.
Wycliffe Bible
Gold, and the multitude of gems, and a precious vessel, be the lips of knowing (be the value of words of knowledge, or of wise words).
Contemporary English Version
Sensible words are better than gold or jewels.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
Common English Bible © 2011
Much gold and many pearls exist, but wise speech is the most precious jewel.
Amplified Bible © 2015
There is gold, and an abundance of pearls, But the lips of knowledge are a vessel of preciousness [the most precious of all].
English Standard Version Anglicised
There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
One can put on gold and abundant jewels, but wise lips are the most precious ornament.
New American Standard Bible
There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.
The Expanded Bible
There is gold and plenty of ·rubies [or pearls], but ·only a few people speak with knowledge [L the most precious jewels are knowledgeable lips].
Tree of Life Version
There is gold and abundance of rubies, but lips that speak knowledge are precious.
Revised Standard Version
There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
New International Reader's Version
There is gold, and there are plenty of rubies. But lips that speak knowledge are a priceless jewel.
BRG Bible
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Complete Jewish Bible
A person may have gold and a wealth of pearls, but lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
There is gold, and abundance of costly stones; but the lips informed by knowledge are a precious jewel.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
There is zahav, and a multitude of rubies, but the sfatayim (lips) of da’as are a precious jewel.
Names of God Bible
There are gold and plenty of jewels, but the lips of knowledge are precious gems.
Modern English Version
There is gold and a multitude of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
Easy-to-Read Version
The right knowledge can bring you gold, pearls, and other expensive things.
International Children’s Bible
There is plenty of gold, and there are many rubies. But there are only a few people who speak with knowledge.
Lexham English Bible
There is gold and many costly stones, but precious jewels are lips of knowledge.
New International Version - UK
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.