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There is gold and abundance of rubies; But the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
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Wisdom's Supreme Value
All commentators agree that the verse's central message is the supreme value of wisdom over material wealth. While gold and rubies are valuable, the ability to speak with knowledge is described as a "precious jewel" or a "vessel of preciousness." Scholars note that while riches can be plentiful, wise speech is a rare and far more valuable treasure.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A precious jewel - literally, “A vessel of preciousness,” that is, most precious of all are “the lips of knowledge.”
19th Century
Anglican
Rubies. — See above on Proverbs 3:15.
Lips of knowledge. — See above on Proverbs 18:4.
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
There is gold, and a multitude of rubies. A man may have a large quantity of either, or of both of them, as some men have…
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