Proverbs 12:20

World English Bible

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

Proverbs 12:20 in other translations

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

18There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword,
but the tongue of the wise heals.
19Truth’s lips will be established forever,
but a lying tongue is only momentary.
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,
but joy comes to the promoters of peace.
21No mischief shall happen to the righteous,
but the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those who do the truth are his delight.