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Proverbs 17:20

The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.

Proverbs 17:20 · Berean Standard Bible

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Proverbs 17:20 in other translations

KJV King James Version

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

WEB World English Bible

One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

NHEB New Heart English Bible

One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

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In context

17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

18 A man lacking judgment strikes hands in pledge and puts up security for his neighbor.

19 He who loves transgression loves strife; he who builds his gate high invites destruction.

20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.

21 A man fathers a fool to his own grief; the father of a fool has no joy.

22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.

23 A wicked man takes a covert bribe to subvert the course of justice.

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