Proverbs 12:20
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordDeceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
— Proverbs 12:20, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But joy comes to the promoters of peace.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Deceit <FI>is<Fi> in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace <FI>is<Fi> joy.