20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth.
20 The speech of a good person is worth waiting for; the blabber of the wicked is worthless.
20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little.
20 The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 10:20
Commentary on Proverbs 10:20-21
(Read Proverbs 10:20-21)
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.