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Proverbs 10:20
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The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
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Proverbs 10:20 in Other Translations
KJV
20
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
ESV
20
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth.
NLT
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The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.
MSG
20
The speech of a good person is worth waiting for; the blabber of the wicked is worthless.
CSB
20
The tongue of the righteous is pure silver; the heart of the wicked is of little value.
Proverbs 10:20 In-Context
18
Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.
19
Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues.
20
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
21
The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of sense.
22
The blessing of the LORD brings wealth, without painful toil for it.
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