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

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

The tongue, the instrument of the mind, is contrasted with the heart or mind itself; the just with the wicked; and choice silver with the worthless…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

The tongue of the just [is as] choice silver
Which utters things precious, pure, pleasant, and profitable; things fo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

To these words, to this knowledge, the ear must be bowed down, and the heart applied by faith and love. To live a life of delight in God and depend…

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