Proverbs 12:20 (RSV) - Forerunner Commentary

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Verse Comparison: Proverbs 12:20

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American Standard Version
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Amplified® Bible
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but for the counselors of peace there is joy.

Contemporary English Version
An evil mind is deceitful, but gentle thoughts bring happiness.

Darby English Version
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Good News Bible
Those who plan evil are in for a rude surprise, but those who work for good will find happiness.

King James Version
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

New American Standard Bible
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

New International Version
There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but joy for those who promote peace.

New King James Version
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Deceit resides in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.

Revised Standard Version
Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan good have joy.

Young's Literal Translation
Deceit `is' in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace `is' joy.

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