Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
In context
17 Whoever speaks the truth gives honest evidence, but a false witness utters deceit. 18 There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. 20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
21 No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. 22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight. 23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 12:20 in the KJV
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 12:20 in the NIV
Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.