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Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
Proverbs 12:20 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 12:20 in other translations
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
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In context
17 The breathing out of true words gives knowledge of righteousness; but a false witness gives out deceit.
18 There are some whose uncontrolled talk is like the wounds of a sword, but the tongue of the wise makes one well again.
19 True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
21 No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.
22 False lips are hated by the Lord, but those whose acts are true are his delight.
23 A sharp man keeps back his knowledge; but the heart of foolish men makes clear their foolish thoughts.
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