Proverbs 12:20

Proverbs 12:20 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.

20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,

But counselors of peace have joy.

20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,

But counselors of peace have joy.

20Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil,

but the counselors of peace have joy.

20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil;

But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

20Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.

20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil,

but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

20There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil.

But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.

20Someone who wants to cause trouble has a mind that is full of lies.

But someone who wants to bring peace has a mind that is full of joy.

20Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, || But for counselors of peace—joy.