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Proverbs 10:20
Choice silver, is the tongue of the righteous, but, the sense of the lawless, is very small.
Proverbs 10:20 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 10:20 in other translations
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
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.
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In context
17 On the way to life, is he that heedeth correction, but, he that hateth reproof, is going astray.
18 He that concealeth hatred, hath false lips, and he that sendeth forth slander, the same, is a dullard.
19 In the multitude of words, there wanteth not transgression, but, he that restraineth his lips, sheweth prudence.
20 Choice silver, is the tongue of the righteous, but, the sense of the lawless, is very small.
21 The lips of the righteous, feed multitudes, but, the foolish, for lack of sense, shall die.
22 The blessing of Yahweh, itself maketh rich, and he addeth no grievance therewith.
23 It is, mere sport to a stupid man, to commit lewdness, but, wisdom, pertaineth to a man of understanding.
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