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Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.
Proverbs 12:20 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 Whoso uttereth faithfulness declareth righteousness, And a false witness--deceit.
18 A rash speaker is like piercings of a sword, And the tongue of the wise is healing.
19 The lip of truth is established for ever, And for a moment--a tongue of falsehood.
20 Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.
21 No iniquity is desired by the righteous, And the wicked have been full of evil.
22 An abomination to Jehovah are lying lips, And stedfast doers are his delight.
23 A prudent man is concealing knowledge, And the heart of fools proclaimeth folly.
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