Proverbs 10:20
The tongue of the just is tried silver; but the heart of the ungodly shall fail.
LXX2012 (US English)
In The King James Version
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
In Context
19By a multitude of words you shall not escape sin; but if you refrain your lips you will be prudent.
21The lips of the righteous know sublime truths: but the foolish die in lack.
Cross References
Genesis 8:21And the Lord God smelled a smell of sweetness, and the Lord God having considered, said, I will not any more curse the earth, because of the works of men, because the imagination of man is intently bent upon evil things from his youth, I will not therefore any more strike all living flesh as I have done.
Proverbs 8:19It is better to have my fruit than to have gold and precious stones; and my produce is better than choice silver.
Proverbs 15:4+ 15:4 Gr. the healing of the tongue. The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, and he that keeps it shall be filled with + 15:4 Gr. spirit. understanding.
Proverbs 25:11As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, so is it to speak a wise word.
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 →