20He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.


In Context

17 He that is a friend loveth at all times: and a brother is proved in distress.

18 A foolish man will clap hands, when he is surety for his friend.

19 He that studieth discords, loveth quarrels: and he that exalteth his door, seeketh ruin.

20 He that is of a perverse heart, shall not find good: and he that perverteth his tongue, shall fall into evil.

21 A fool is born to his own disgrace: and even his father shall not rejoice in a fool.

22 A joyful mind maketh age flourishing: a sorrowful spirit drieth up the bones.

Proverbs 17:20 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

17:20A man of perverse heart does not prosper; he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

17:20He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:20He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

17:20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

17:20One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

17:20The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

17:20He that has a fraudulent heart finds no good: and he that has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.