What does Proverbs 20:15 mean?

Proverbs 20:15 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Proverbs 20:15 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

13Love not sleep, lest thou come to poverty; open thine eyes, and thou shalt be satisfied with bread.

14It is naught, it is naught, saith the buyer: but when he is gone his way, then he boasteth.

15There is gold, and a multitude of rubies: but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

16Take his garment that is surety for a stranger: and take a pledge of him for a strange woman.

17Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.

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