20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
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; 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.