Catholic Public Domain Version
"Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace. "
— Proverbs 12:20, Catholic Public Domain 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 them that devise 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 is a sign of justice, who speaks what he knows. But whoever deceives is a dishonest witness.
He who makes promises is also jabbed, as if with a sword, in conscience. But the tongue of the wise is reasonable.
The lips of truth shall be steadfast forever. But a hasty witness readies a lying tongue.
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace.
Whatever may befall the just, it will not discourage him. But the impious will be filled with disasters.
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord. But whoever acts faithfully pleases him.
A resourceful man conceals knowledge. And the heart of the unwise provokes foolishness.