World English Bible
Proverbs 10:20
“The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 10
18
He who hides hatred has lying lips. He who utters a slander is a fool.
19
In the multitude of words there is no lack of disobedience, but he who restrains his lips does wisely.
20
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
21
The lips of the righteous feed many, but the foolish die for lack of understanding.
22
Yahweh's blessing brings wealth, and he adds no trouble to it.