~ but the lips ~ 20_PRO_14_03 In the mouth of the foolish [is] a rod of pride, but the lips of the wise shall preserve them. #, 20_PRO_20_15 There is gold, and a multitude of rubies, but the lips of knowledge [are] a precious jewel. #, 21_ECC_10_12 The words of a wise man's mouth [are] gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. #,