Matthew Henry · Verses 20–21
The tongue of the just is sincere, freed from the dross of guile and evil design. Pious discourse is spiritual food to the needy. Fools die for want of a heart, so the word is; for want of thought.
Proverbs 10:20
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
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WEBBE
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
BSB
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
KJV
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
ASV
The tongue of the righteous is [as] choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
BBE
The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.
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