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Proverbs 17:20
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
Proverbs 17:20 · New Heart English Bible
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Proverbs 17:20 in other translations
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
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 void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
19 He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
20 One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
21 He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
22 A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
23 A wicked man receives a bribe in secret, to pervert the ways of justice.
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