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Proverbs 17:20

World English Bible

One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

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Proverbs 17:20 in other translations

He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

Proverbs 17:20 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 17:20 in context

  1. 18A man void of understanding strikes hands,
    and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
  2. 19He who loves disobedience loves strife.
    One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
  3. 20One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity,
    and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
  4. 21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves.
    The father of a fool has no joy.
  5. 22A cheerful heart makes good medicine,
    but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.