Proverbs 20:15
King James Version
10 Jun 2026
“There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.”
דַּעַת
Knowledge, intimacy. Da'ath. Deep personal knowing, not just information. God wants to know you and be known by you. Not a transaction but a living relationship.
שָׂפָה
lips of
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שָׂפָה
Lip, edge, shore. Saphah. My lips shall praise You. The lips are the instrument of praise. What comes out of your mouth reveals the condition of your heart.
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זָהָב
is gold
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זָהָב
Gold. Zahab. More precious than gold. The trials of faith are more valuable than zahab that perishes. Refined faith is worth more than refined gold.
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יֵשׁ
there
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יֵשׁ
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
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יְקָר
preciousness
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יְקָר
value, i.e. (concretely) wealth; abstractly, costliness, dignity
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פָּנִין
jewels
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פָּנִין
probably a pearl (as round)
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