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Proverbs 10:20

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

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Proverbs 10:20 in other translations

The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver.
The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

Proverbs 10:20 · World English Bible

Proverbs 10:20 in context

  1. 18He that hideth hatred is of lying lips; And he that uttereth a slander is a fool.
  2. 19In the multitude of words there wanteth not transgression; But he that refraineth his lips doeth wisely.
  3. 20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
  4. 21The lips of the righteous feed many; But the foolish die for lack of understanding.
  5. 22The blessing of Jehovah, it maketh rich; And he addeth no sorrow therewith.