Proverbs 12:20–24

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.

21 No harm overtakes the righteous,

but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord detests lying lips,

but he delights in people who are trustworthy.

23 The prudent keep their knowledge to themselves,

but a fool’s heart blurts out folly.

24 Diligent hands will rule,

but laziness ends in forced labor.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,

but those who plan peace have joy.

21 No ill befalls the righteous,

but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

but those who act faithfully are his delight.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,

but the heart of fools proclaims folly.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,

while the slothful will be put to forced labor.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil:

But to the counsellers of peace is joy.

21 There shall no evil happen to the just:

But the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are abomination to the Lord:

But they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge:

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule:

But the slothful shall be under tribute.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,

But counselors of peace have joy.

21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous,

But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,

But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.

20 Those who plan evil are full of lies,

but those who plan peace are happy.

21 No harm comes to a good person,

but an evil person’s life is full of trouble.

22 The Lord hates those who tell lies

but is pleased with those who keep their promises.

23 Wise people keep what they know to themselves,

but fools can’t keep from showing how foolish they are.

24 Hard workers will become leaders,

but those who are lazy will be slaves.

20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil;

But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous;

But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah;

But they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge;

But the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule;

But the slothful shall be put under taskwork.

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

21 There shall no evil happen to a righteous man; but the wicked shall be filled with mischief.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; but they that deal truly are his delight.

23 A prudent man concealeth knowledge; but the heart of the foolish proclaimeth folly.

24 The hand of the diligent shall bear rule; but the slothful hand shall be under tribute.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, 

but joy belongs to those who advise peace. 

21 No ⸤lasting⸥ harm comes to a righteous person, 

but wicked people have lots of trouble. 

22 Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord, 

but honest people are his delight. 

23 A sensible person ⸤discreetly⸥ hides knowledge, 

but foolish minds preach stupidity. 

24 Hard-working hands gain control, 

but lazy hands do slave labor. 

20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,

but those who promote peace have joy.

21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,

but the wicked are full of misery.

22 Lying lips are detestable to the Lord,

but faithful people are His delight.

23 A shrewd person conceals knowledge,

but a foolish heart publicizes stupidity.

24 The diligent hand will rule,

but laziness will lead to forced labor.

20 Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil,

but those who counsel peace have joy.

21 No harm happens to the righteous,

but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

but those who act faithfully are his delight.

23 One who is clever conceals knowledge,

but the mind of a fool broadcasts folly.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,

while the lazy will be put to forced labor.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,

but to those who plan peace, there is joy.

21 No evil will happen to the righteous,

but the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 An abomination of Yahweh are lips of deceit,

but they who act faithfully are his delight.

23 A clever person conceals knowledge,

but the heart of a fool announces folly.

24 The hand of the diligent ones will rule,

but the lazy will belong to forced labor.

20 There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil.

But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.

21 No harm comes to godly people.

But sinners have all the trouble they can handle.

22 The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies.

But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.

23 Wise people keep their knowledge to themselves.

But the hearts of foolish people shout foolish things.

24 Hands that work hard will rule.

But people who don’t want to work will become slaves.

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,

But counselors of peace have joy.

21 No harm befalls the righteous,

But the wicked are filled with trouble.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

23 A prudent man conceals knowledge,

But the heart of fools proclaims folly.

24 The hand of the diligent will rule,

But the slack hand will be put to forced labor.