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Proverbs Chapter 12 verse 20 Holy Bible

ASV Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
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BBE Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
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DARBY Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
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KJV Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
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WBT Proverbs 12:20

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WEB Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.
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YLT Proverbs 12:20

Deceit `is' in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace `is' joy.
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 20. - Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil; i.e. that give evil advice; such are treacherous counsellors, and their advice can only work mischief, not joy and comfort (see on Proverbs 3:29). But to the counsellors of peace (health and prosperity) is joy. They who give wholesome advice diffuse joy around. Vulgate, "Joy attends them;" Septuagint, "They shall be glad;" but the original signifies rather to cause joy than to feel it.

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(20) Deceit is in the heart . . .--Those who plot and devise evil against others begin by deceiving them, and end by deceiving themselves also; whereas the "counsellors of peace," who seek the good of their neighbours, bring joy to them and to themselves also through the satisfaction derived from a good conscience.