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

21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,(B)
but the wicked are full of misery.

22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,(C)
but faithful people are his delight.(D)

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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 (A)No grave [a]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 (B)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

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Footnotes

  1. Proverbs 12:21 harm