Proverbs 10:20
The tongue of the just is tried silver; 1 But the heart of the ungodly shall fail. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
In The King James Version
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
In Context
21The lips of the righteous know sublime truths: 1 But the foolish die in want. 1
Cross References
Genesis 8:21And the Lord God smelled a smell of sweetness, and the Lord God having considered, said, I will not anymore 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 anymore smite all living flesh as I have done.
Proverbs 8:19It is better to have my fruit than to have gold and precious stones; 1 And my produce is better than choice silver. 1
Proverbs 15:4The wholesome tongue is a tree of life, 1 And he that keeps it shall be filled with understanding. 1
Proverbs 25:11As a golden apple in a necklace of sardius, 1 So is it to speak a wise word. 1
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 →