Proverbs 10:20

The Passion Translation

The teachings of the godly ones are like pure silver, bringing words of redemption to others, but the heart of the wicked is corrupt.

Cross References

Genesis 6:5

But Yahweh saw how extremely wicked humanity had become, for they imagined only evil, for all they thought about was doing evil all the time.

Genesis 8:21

And when Yahweh smelled the sweet fragrance of Noah’s offerings, his heart was stirred, and he said, “Never again will I curse the earth because of people, even though the imagination of their hearts are evil from their childhood; nor will I ever again destroy every living creature as I have done. I promise this:

Psalm 37:30

God-lovers make the best counselors. Their words possess wisdom and are right and trustworthy.

Proverbs 12:18

Reckless words are like the thrusts of a sword, cutting remarks meant to stab and to hurt. But the words of the wise soothe and heal.

Proverbs 15:4

When you speak healing words, you offer others fruit from the tree of life. But unhealthy, negative words do nothing but crush their hopes.

Proverbs 16:13

Kings and leaders love to hear godly counsel, and they love those who tell them the truth.

Proverbs 20:15

You may have an abundance of wealth, piles of gold and jewels, but there is something of far greater worth: speaking revelation-words of knowledge.

Proverbs 23:7

For as he thinks within himself, so is he. He will grudgingly say, “Go ahead and eat all you want,” but in his heart he resents the fact that he has to pay for your meal.

Proverbs 8:19

What I impart has greater worth than gold and treasure, and the increase I bring benefits more than a windfall of income.

Jeremiah 17:9

There is nothing more deceitful than the heart of man; who can understand it? Man’s heart is sick, in need of healing.