Proverbs 10:20 Hebrew Word Analysis
| 0 | silver | כֶּ֣סֶף | h3701 |
| 1 | is as choice | נִ֭בְחָר | h977 |
| 2 | The tongue | לְשׁ֣וֹן | h3956 |
| 3 | of the just | צַדִּ֑יק | h6662 |
| 4 | the heart | לֵ֖ב | h3820 |
| 5 | of the wicked | רְשָׁעִ֣ים | h7563 |
| 6 | is little worth | כִּמְעָֽט׃ | h4592 |
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The tongue of the righteous is `as' choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
The tongue of the upright man is like tested silver: the heart of the evil-doer is of little value.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
The tongue of the righteous [man] is [as] choice silver; the heart of the wicked is little worth.
World English Bible (WEB)
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
The tongue of the righteous `is' chosen silver, The heart of the wicked -- as a little thing.