20 The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.(A)

21 The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.(B)

22 The Lord’s blessing enriches,(C)
and struggle adds nothing to it.[a](D)

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 10:22 Or and He adds no trouble to it

20 The tongue of the righteous is choice silver,
    but the heart of the wicked is of little value.

21 The lips of the righteous nourish many,
    but fools die for lack of sense.(A)

22 The blessing of the Lord(B) brings wealth,(C)
    without painful toil for it.(D)

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