Proverbs 10:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. The heart of the wicked is little worth - כמעט kimat, is like little or nothing; or is like dross, while the tongue of the just is like silver. A sinner's heart is worth nothing, and is good for nothing; and yet because it is his most hidden part, he vaunts of its honesty, goodness, etc.! Yes, yes; it is very honest and good, only the devil is in it! that is all.

Proverbs 10:20

20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth.