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The tongue of the righteous person

"Tongue" represents what a person says. Alternate translation: "Whatever a righteous person says" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

is pure silver

"Silver" represents valuable sayings. Alternate translation: "is extremely valuable" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)