Proverbs 10:20

Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

The tongue of the righteous `is' chosen silver, The heart of the wicked -- as a little thing.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:18 : 18 A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
  • Prov 15:4 : 4 A healed tongue `is' a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.
  • Prov 16:13 : 13 The delight of kings `are' righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,
  • Prov 23:7 : 7 For as he hath thought in his soul, so `is' he, `Eat and drink,' saith he to thee, And his heart `is' not with thee.
  • Prov 25:11-12 : 11 Apples of gold in imagery of silver, `Is' the word spoken at its fit times. 12 A ring of gold, and an ornament of pure gold, `Is' the wise reprover to an attentive ear.
  • Jer 17:9 : 9 Crooked `is' the heart above all things, And it `is' incurable -- who doth know it?
  • Matt 12:34-35 : 34 `Brood of vipers! how are ye able to speak good things -- being evil? for out of the abundance of the heart doth the mouth speak. 35 The good man out of the good treasure of the heart doth put forth the good things, and the evil man out of the evil treasure doth put forth evil things.
  • Gen 6:5 : 5 And Jehovah seeth that abundant `is' the wickedness of man in the earth, and every imagination of the thoughts of his heart only evil all the day;
  • Gen 8:21 : 21 and Jehovah smelleth the sweet fragrance, and Jehovah saith unto His heart, `I continue not to disesteem any more the ground because of man, though the imagination of the heart of man `is' evil from his youth; and I continue not to smite any more all living, as I have done;
  • Prov 8:19 : 19 Better `is' my fruit than gold, even fine gold, And mine increase than choice silver.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 10:31-32
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    31The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And the tongue of frowardness is cut out.

    32The lips of the righteous know a pleasing thing, And the mouth of the wicked perverseness!

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    30The mouth of the righteous uttereth wisdom, And his tongue speaketh judgment.

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    21The lips of the righteous delight many, And fools for lack of heart die.

  • Prov 10:11
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    11A fountain of life `is' the mouth of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

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    28The heart of the righteous meditateth to answer, And the mouth of the wicked uttereth evil things.

  • Prov 10:19
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    19In the abundance of words transgression ceaseth not, And whoso is restraining his lips `is' wise.

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    2The tongue of the wise maketh knowledge good, And the mouth of fools uttereth folly.

  • Ps 37:16
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    16Better `is' the little of the righteous, Than the store of many wicked.

  • Prov 15:6-7
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    6`In' the house of the righteous `is' abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked -- trouble.

    7The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools `is' not right.

  • Prov 26:23
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    23Silver of dross spread over potsherd, `Are' burning lips and an evil heart.

  • Prov 15:4
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    4A healed tongue `is' a tree of life, And perverseness in it -- a breach in the spirit.

  • Prov 17:3-4
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    3A refining pot `is' for silver, and a furnace for gold, And the trier of hearts `is' Jehovah.

    4An evil doer is attentive to lips of vanity, Falsehood is giving ear to a mischievous tongue.

  • Prov 17:20
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    20The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.

  • Prov 12:18
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    18A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.

  • Prov 16:23
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    23The heart of the wise causeth his mouth to act wisely, And by his lips he increaseth learning,

  • Prov 12:5-6
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    5The thoughts of the righteous `are' justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit.

    6The words of the wicked `are': `Lay wait for blood,' And the mouth of the upright delivereth them.

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    6Blessings `are' for the head of the righteous, And the mouth of the wicked cover doth violence.

  • Ps 10:7
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    7Of oaths his mouth is full, And deceits, and fraud: Under his tongue `is' perverseness and iniquity,

  • Prov 12:13
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    13In transgression of the lips `is' the snare of the wicked, And the righteous goeth out from distress.

  • Prov 25:11
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    11Apples of gold in imagery of silver, `Is' the word spoken at its fit times.

  • Prov 8:6-7
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    6Hearken, for noble things I speak, And the opening of my lips `is' uprightness.

    7For truth doth my mouth utter, And an abomination to my lips `is' wickedness.

  • Prov 16:10
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    10An oath `is' on the lips of a king, In judgment his mouth trespasseth not.

  • Job 15:5
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    5For thy mouth teacheth thine iniquity, And thou chooseth the tongue of the subtile.

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    3In the mouth of a fool `is' a rod of pride, And the lips of the wise preserve them.

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    15Substance, gold, and a multitude of rubies, Yea, a precious vessel, `are' lips of knowledge.

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    13The delight of kings `are' righteous lips, And whoso is speaking uprightly he loveth,

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    5so also the tongue is a little member, and doth boast greatly; lo, a little fire how much wood it doth kindle!

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    2Treasures of wickedness profit not, And righteousness delivereth from death.

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    4Deep waters `are' the words of a man's mouth, The fountain of wisdom `is' a flowing brook.

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    23The desire of the righteous `is' only good, The hope of the wicked `is' transgression.

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    23Whoso is keeping his mouth and his tongue, Is keeping from adversities his soul.

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    8Better `is' a little with righteousness, Than abundance of increase without justice.

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    1Better `is' the poor walking in his integrity, Than the perverse `in' his lips, who `is' a fool.

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    13Keep thy tongue from evil, And thy lips from speaking deceit.

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    12Words of the mouth of the wise `are' gracious, And the lips of a fool swallow him up.

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    2From the fruit of the mouth a man eateth good, And the soul of the treacherous -- violence.

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    18Let lips of falsehood become dumb, That are speaking against the righteous, Ancient sayings, in pride and contempt.

  • Prov 21:6-7
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    6The making of treasures by a lying tongue, `Is' a vanity driven away of those seeking death.

    7The spoil of the wicked catcheth them, Because they have refused to do judgment.

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    14The wise lay up knowledge, and the mouth of a fool `is' near ruin.

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    19Thy mouth thou hast sent forth with evil, And thy tongue joineth deceit together,

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    21To the wise in heart is called, `Intelligent,' And sweetness of lips increaseth learning.

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    14The heart of the intelligent seeketh knowledge, And the mouth of fools enjoyeth folly.

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    16And my reins exult when thy lips speak uprightly.

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    12Though he doth sweeten evil in his mouth, Doth hide it under his tongue,