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Proverbs 12:20
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Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
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Proverbs 12:20 in Other Translations
KJV
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Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
ESV
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Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
NLT
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Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
MSG
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Evil scheming distorts the schemer; peace-planning brings joy to the planner.
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Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20 In-Context
18
The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19
Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
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No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
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The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.
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Romans 14:19
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