20Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.


In Context

17 He that speaketh that which he knoweth, sheweth forth justice: but he that lieth, is a deceitful witness.

18 There is that promiseth, and is pricked as it were with a sword of conscience: but the tongue of the wise is health.

19 The lip of truth shall be steadfast for ever: but he that is a hasty witness, frameth a lying tongue.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

21 Whatsoever shall befall the just man. it shall not make him sad: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord: but they that deal faithfully please him.

Proverbs 12:20 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:20Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:20There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil, but joy for those who promote peace.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:20Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.