Proverbs 12:20

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

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

BSB

Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.

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Matthew Henry · Verse 20

Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds.

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