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Proverbs 20:15-17
American Standard Version
Proverbs 20:15-17
American Standard Version
15 There is gold, and abundance of rubies;
But the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.
16 Take his garment that is surety for a stranger;
And [a]hold him in pledge that is surety for [b]foreigners.
17 Bread of falsehood is sweet to a man;
But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.
Footnotes
- Proverbs 20:16 Or, take a pledge of him
- Proverbs 20:16 Another reading is, a foreign woman.
Proverbs 20:15-17
New International Version
Proverbs 20:15-17
New International Version
15 Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
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