Proverbs 17:20
A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.
In context
17 A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. 18 One who lacks sense gives a pledge and puts up security in the presence of his neighbor. 19 Whoever loves transgression loves strife; he who makes his door high seeks destruction. 20 A man of crooked heart does not discover good, and one with a dishonest tongue falls into calamity.
21 He who sires a fool gets himself sorrow, and the father of a fool has no joy. 22 A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. 23 The wicked accepts a bribe in secret to pervert the ways of justice.
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- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 17:20 in the KJV
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 17:20 in the NIV
One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper; one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.