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The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.
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American Standard Version
The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver: The heart of the wicked is little worth.
Christian Standard Bible
The tongue of the righteous is pure silver; the heart of the wicked is of little value.
English Standard Version
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; the heart of the wicked is of little worth.
New American Standard Bible
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.
New International Version
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value.
New King James Version
The tongue of the righteous is choice silver; The heart of the wicked is worth little.
New Living Translation
The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless.
World English Bible
The tongue of the righteous is like choice silver. The heart of the wicked is of little worth.