Proverbs 10:20
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
In context
18 The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
19 When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of judgment.
22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.
Proverbs 10:20 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked has little worth.
- KJV King James Version
- The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
- WEB World English Bible
- The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The tongue of the righteous [is] chosen silver, The heart of the wicked — as a little thing.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.