Proverbs 12:20-22

Living Bible

²⁰Deceit fills hearts that are plotting for evil; joy fills hearts that are planning for good!

²¹No real harm befalls the good, but there is constant trouble for the wicked.

²²God delights in those who keep their promises and abhors those who don’t.

Proverbs 12:20-22

New International Version

²⁰Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.^(A)

²¹No harm overtakes the righteous,^(B)
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

²²The Lord detests lying lips,^(C)
but he delights^(D) in people who are trustworthy.^(E)

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