Proverbs 10:20

The English Standar Version

The tongue of the righteous is 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 in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Genesis 8:21

And when the LORD smelled the pleasing aroma, the LORD said in his heart, "I will never again curse[1] the ground because of man, for the intention of man's heart is evil from his youth. Neither will I ever again strike down every living creature as I have done.

Psalm 37:30

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

Proverbs 12:18

There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 15:4

A gentle[1] tongue is a tree of life, but perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of a king, and he loves him who speaks what is right.

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold and abundance of costly stones, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.

Proverbs 23:7

for he is like one who is inwardly calculating.[3] "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 deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?