Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 12:20
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Berean Standard Bible
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
King James Version
Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.
World English Bible
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
American Standard Version
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 12
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
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