Proverbs 10:20
The tongue of the righteous person is pure silver; 1 there is little value in the heart of the wicked. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 person nourish many, 1 but fools die because of their lack of sense. 1
Cross References
Genesis 8:21Yahweh smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart, “I will not again curse the ground because of mankind, even though the intentions of their hearts is evil from childhood. Nor will I again destroy everything living, as I have done. 1
Proverbs 8:19My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold; 1 my produce is better than pure silver. 1
Proverbs 15:4A healing tongue is a tree of life, 1 but a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit. 1
Proverbs 20:15There is gold and an abundance of costly stones, 1 but lips of knowledge are a precious jewel. 1
Proverbs 25:11Apples of gold in settings of silver 2 is a word spoken in the right situation. 1
Matthew 12:34You offspring of vipers, since you are evil, how can you say good things? For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
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 →