20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.


In Context

17 The way of life, to him that observeth correction: but he that forsaketh reproofs goeth astray.

18 Lying lips hide hatred: he that uttereth reproach is foolish.

19 In the multitude of words there shall not want sin: but he that refraineth his lips is most wise.

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.

21 The lips of the just teach many: but they that are ignorant, shall die in the want of understanding.

22 The blessing of the Lord maketh men rich: neither shall affliction be joined to them.

Proverbs 10:20 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:20The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver: the heart of the wicked [is] little worth.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

10:20The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

10:20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:20The tongue of the righteous man is as choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

10:20The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

10:20The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

10:20The tongue of the righteous is chosen silver, The heart of the wicked — as a little thing.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

10:20The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.