Proverbs 10:20

The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 10:20

BSB
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
AKJV
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
CPDV
The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.
ERV
The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
NHEB
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
SMT
The tongue of the just is choice silver: the heart of the unjust is as little.

Commentary for Proverbs 10:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 10:20
Summary
Righteous speech is valuable, wicked heart is worthless
Event
Precious righteous speech versus worthless wickedness
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom