American Standard Version
"Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy. "
— Proverbs 12:20, American Standard Version
“Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.”
“Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.”
“Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.”
“Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.”
“Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.”
“Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.”
He that uttereth truth showeth forth righteousness; But a false witness, deceit.
There is that speaketh rashly like the piercings of a sword; But the tongue of the wise is health.
The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
A prudent man concealeth knowledge; But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.