Proverbs 10:20
What good people say is like the best silver, but the mind of the wicked isn't worth much.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
In Context
19If you talk too much, you'll say something wrong. Be wise and take care what you say.
21Advice from good people helps feed many others, but stupid people die because they have no sense.
Cross References
Genesis 8:21The Lord accepted the sacrifice, and said to himself, “I won't ever again curse the ground because of human beings, even though every single thought in their minds is evil from childhood. I won't ever destroy all life again as I have just done.
Proverbs 8:19The fruit I produce is better than gold, even pure gold, and my harvest is better than even the best silver.
Proverbs 15:4Gentle words are a source of life, but telling lies does a lot of damage.
Proverbs 20:15There's gold and plenty of expensive gemstones, but talking sense is a more valuable jewel.
Proverbs 25:11Advice given at the right time is like golden apples set in silver.
Matthew 12:34You viper's brood, how can you who are evil say anything good? For your mouth simply says what your mind is busy thinking about.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 10:20
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. We are here admonished concerning the government of the tongue, that necessary duty of a Christian. 1. It is good to say little, because in the multitude of words there wanteth not sin, or sin doth not cease. Usually, those that speak much speak much amiss, and among many words there cannot but be many idle words, which they must shortly give an account of. Those that love to hear themselves talk do not consider what work… Read the whole commentary →