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Proverbs 12:20 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace. "

Proverbs 12:20

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18 There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.

19 Truth’s lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only momentary.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

21 No mischief shall happen to the righteous, but the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, but those who do the truth are his delight.

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People who plan wrongdoing often figure out ways to fool others so they can carry it out. But in the end, they end up fooling themselves. Those who plot evil under the cover of friendship may imagine all the gain and pleasure they will get from it, but it is all a lie. However cleverly they scheme, deceivers will be deceived.

By contrast, those who seek their neighbors’ good, who think about what makes for peace, and who give peaceful advice, help bring healing and work out ways to restore what is broken, will find both honor and comfort in it. They may also have joy and success beyond what they expected. Blessed are the peacemakers.

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"As for both these kings, their hearts will be to do mischief, and they will speak lies at one table; but it won’t prosper, for the end will still be at the appointed time."

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"For they don’t speak peace, but they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land."

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"A man shall not be established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous shall not be moved."

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"A worthy woman is the crown of her husband, but a disgraceful wife is as rottenness in his bones."

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"The words of the wicked are about lying in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them."

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