Proverbs 10:20
“The tongue of the iust is as choise siluer: the heart of the wicked is little worth.”
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Proverbs 10:20 Context
18Hee that hideth hatred with lying lippes, and he that vttereth a slander, is a foole. 19In the multitude of words there wanteth not sinne: but he that refraineth his lippes, is wise. 20The tongue of the iust is as choise siluer: the heart of the wicked is little worth. 21The lippes of the righteous feed many: but fooles die for want of wisedome. 22The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and hee addeth no sorrow with it.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:20
The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth.
- King James Version
The tongue of the righteous is {as} choice silver, The heart of the wicked is {worth} little.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The tongue of the righteous is `as' choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.
- Basic English Bible
The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
- Darby Bible
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
- Webster's Bible
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
- World English Bible
The tongue of the righteous [is] chosen silver, The heart of the wicked -- as a little thing.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 10:20
10:20 Is - Of great worth and use. Heart - And consequently the tongue.