Proverbs 10:20

Modern English Version

The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth.

Cross References

Genesis 6:5

The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great on the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was continually only evil.

Genesis 8:21

The Lord smelled a soothing aroma; and the Lord said in His heart, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the inclination of man’s heart is evil from his youth, nor will I again destroy every living thing as I have done.

Psalm 37:30

The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice.

Proverbs 12:18

The words of the rash are like the piercings of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 15:4

A tongue of healing is a tree of life, but perversity therein is crushing to the spirit.

Proverbs 16:13

Lips of righteousness are the delight of kings; they love him who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold and a multitude of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

Proverbs 23:7

for as he thinks in his heart, so is he. “Eat and drink!” he says to you, but his heart is not with you.

Proverbs 8:19

My fruit is better than gold, even fine gold, and my yield than choice silver.

Jeremiah 17:9

The heart is more deceitful than all things and desperately wicked; who can understand it?