# lips of knowledge are a precious jewel

This speaks of the value of lips of knowledge by comparing them to a precious jewel. Alternate translation: "lips of knowledge are as valuable as an expensive jewel" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

# lips of knowledge

Here "words" are referred to as "lips." Alternate translation: "wise words" or "words of knowledge" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])