Proverbs 10:18-21

¹⁸ Whoso is covering hatred with lying lips, And whoso is bringing out an evil report is a fool.

¹⁹ In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips 'is' wise.

²⁰ The tongue of the righteous 'is' chosen silver, The heart of the wicked—as a little thing. ²¹ The lips of the righteous delight many, And fools for lack of heart die.

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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:18-21

Commentary on Proverbs 10:18

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He is especially a fool who thinks to hide anything from God; and malice is no better.

Commentary on Proverbs 10:19

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Those that speak much, speak much amiss. He that checks himself is a wise man, and therein consults his own peace.

Commentary on Proverbs 10:20-21

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The tongue of the just is sincere, freed from the dross of guile and evil design. Pious discourse is spiritual food to the needy. Fools die for want of a heart, so the word is; for want of thought.