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Proverbs 10:20
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
Proverbs 10:20 · King James Version
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Proverbs 10:20 in other translations
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
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In context
17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
18 He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool.
19 In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom.
22 The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.
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