Bible verse
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 12.
16 A fool’s anger is known at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.
17 He who speaks the truth declares what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.
18 Speaking rashly is like a piercing sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
21 No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.
22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
23 A shrewd man keeps his knowledge to himself, but a foolish heart proclaims its folly.
24 The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.
KJV
Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace [is] joy.
ASV
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
ERV
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
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