Proverbs 12:20
“Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellours of peace, is ioy.”
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Proverbs 12:20 Context
18There is that speaketh like the pearcings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19The lippe of trueth shall bee established for euer: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellours of peace, is ioy. 21There shall no euill happen to the iust: but the wicked shall bee filled with mischiefe. 22Lying lippes are abomination to the Lord: but they that deale truely, are his delight.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:20
Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
- King James Version
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
- Basic English Bible
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- Darby Bible
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.
- Webster's Bible
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
- World English Bible
Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:20
12:20 Deceit - They whose hearts devise mischief shall be deceived in their hopes, and bring trouble upon themselves: but they who by good counsels labour to promote peace, shall reap the comfort of it themselves.