SinaiProverbs 12:20
American Standard Version
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Read all of Proverbs 12Open in the Sinai app
Proverbs 12:20 in other translations
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
Proverbs 12:20 in context
- 18There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
- 19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
- 20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- 21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
- 22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.