Catholic Public Domain Version
"The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing. "
— Proverbs 10:20, Catholic Public Domain Version
“The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.”
“The tongue of the righteous isaschoice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth. ”
“The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.”
“What the righteous say is like the best silver, but what the wicked think is of little value.”
“The tongue of the just is as choice silver: but the heart of the wicked is nothing worth.”
“The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.”
“The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.”
The way of life is for those who observe discipline. But whoever abandons correction wanders astray.
Lying lips conceal hatred; whoever brings forth contempt is unwise.
In a multitude of speaking, sin will not be lacking. But whoever tempers his lips is most prudent.
The tongue of the just is choice silver. But the heart of the impious is exchanged for nothing.
The lips of the just instruct many. But those who are unlearned shall die in destitution of heart.
The blessing of the Lord causes riches. Affliction will not be a companion to them.
The foolish work wickedness as if in jest. But wisdom is prudence to a man.