Old Testament · VERSE 20

Proverbs 12:20

King James Version

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

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Proverbs 12:20 in context

Proverbs 12:18

There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health.

Proverbs 12:19

The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:20SELECTED VERSE

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Proverbs 12:21

There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.

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