Proverbs 10:20

Tree of Life Version

The tongue of the righteous is choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little value.

Cross References

Genesis 6:5

Then Adonai saw that the wickedness of humankind was great on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their heart was only evil all the time.

Genesis 8:21

When Adonai smelled the soothing aroma, Adonai said in His heart, “I will never again curse the ground on account of man, even though the inclination of the heart of humankind is evil from youth. Nor will I ever again smite all living creatures, as I have done.

Psalm 37:30

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

Proverbs 12:18

Reckless speech is like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.

Proverbs 15:4

A healing tongue is a tree of life, but a deceitful one crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 16:13

Righteous lips are the delight of kings. He loves those who speak honestly.

Proverbs 20:15

There is gold and abundance of rubies, but lips that speak knowledge are precious.

Proverbs 23:7

For as he thinks within himself, 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 refined gold, my harvest better than choice silver.

Jeremiah 17:9

“The heart is deceitful above all things, and incurable—who can know it?