Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:20
“Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 12:20 Context
17He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. 18There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. 19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. 21There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. 22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. 23A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.
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Other Translations
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellours of peace, is ioy.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
- Basic English Bible
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- Darby Bible
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.
- Webster's Bible
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
- World English Bible
Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
- Basic English Bible
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- Darby Bible
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counselors of peace is joy.
- Webster's Bible
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
- World English Bible
Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 12:20
12:20 Deceit - They whose hearts devise mischief shall be deceived in their hopes, and bring trouble upon themselves: but they who by good counsels labour to promote peace, shall reap the comfort of it themselves.