Proverbs
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:20
“He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.”
King James Version (KJV)
Proverbs 17:20 Context
17A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend. 19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction. 20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. 21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy. 22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. 23A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
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Other Translations
He that hath a froward heart, findeth no good, and he that hath a peruerse tongue, falleth into mischiefe.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who has a crooked mind finds no good, And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Nothing good comes to him whose heart is fixed on evil purposes: and he who has an evil tongue will come to trouble.
- Basic English Bible
He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.
- Darby Bible
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
- Webster's Bible
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
- World English Bible
The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good; and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into evil.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
He who has a crooked mind finds no good, And he who is perverted in his language falls into evil.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Nothing good comes to him whose heart is fixed on evil purposes: and he who has an evil tongue will come to trouble.
- Basic English Bible
He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.
- Darby Bible
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
- Webster's Bible
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
- World English Bible
The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.
- Youngs Literal Bible
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good; and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into evil.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 17:20
17:20 No good - Shall not get that advantage which he expects.