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There is gold and abundance of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a rare jewel.
We live in a world that measures success by what we own — the bigger paycheck, the nicer car, the fuller savings account. But Solomon points to something far more rare and precious: words shaped by wisdom. Money can be lost overnight, but godly insight keeps paying dividends for a lifetime.
Think about your last disagreement — at home, at work, or online. Gold couldn't have fixed it, but one calm, thoughtful word could have. Wise words are rare because they cost us something: listening before reacting, asking before assuming, and pausing before we hit send.
So how do we grow this kind of treasure? Start small: open your Bible before you open your phone, and ask a wise friend how they would handle a situation before trusting your first reaction.
Today, pick one conversation and treat your words like they're valuable — because they are. A gentle, knowing answer might do more good in someone's life than any gift you could ever buy them.
Dear Lord, make my words a rare jewel today. Give me the patience to listen, the humility to learn, and the wisdom to speak in a way that honors You. Amen.
Generate grounded questions from Proverbs 20:15 for personal reflection or group conversation.