Proverbs 10:20

Catholic Public Domain Version

The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.

Cross References

Genesis 6:5

Then God, seeing that the wickedness of men was great upon the earth and that every thought of their heart was intent upon evil at all times,

Genesis 8:21

And the Lord smelled the sweet odor and said: "I will no longer curse the earth because of man. For the feelings and thoughts of the heart of man are prone to evil from his youth. Therefore, I will no longer pierce every living soul as I have done.

Proverbs 12:18

He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.

Proverbs 15:4

A peaceful tongue is a tree of life. But that which is immoderate will crush the spirit.

Proverbs 16:13

Just lips are the will of kings. He who speaks honestly shall be loved.

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold, and there are a multitude of jewels. But lips of knowledge are a precious vessel.

Proverbs 23:7

For, like a seer and an interpreter of dreams, he presumes what he does not know. "Eat and drink," he will say to you; and his mind is not with you.

Proverbs 8:19

For my fruit is better than gold and precious stones, and my progeny better than choice silver.

Jeremiah 17:9

The heart is depraved above all things, and it is unsearchable, who can know it?