Proverbs 12:20 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.

English ASV

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

English Amplified

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

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

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

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

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

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

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

English EASY 2024

Someone who wants to cause trouble has a mind that is full of lies. But someone who wants to bring peace has a mind that is full of joy.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

People who work for evil make trouble, but those who plan for peace bring happiness.

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

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

English God's Word - GW 1995

Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but joy belongs to those who advise peace.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

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

English KJV 1611

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

English LSB

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have gladness.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but joy comes to the counselors of peace.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

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

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Deceit is in the hands of those who plot evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil. But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.

English NIV

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

English NKJ 1982

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

English NLT

Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those who counsel peace have joy.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Deception fills the hearts of those who plot harm, but those who plan for peace are filled with joy.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

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

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

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

English Tyndale 1537

They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive: but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them.

Proverbs 12:20 — Compare Translations