Proverbs 17:20
King James Version (KJV)
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
In context
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Proverbs 17:20 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
- WEB World English Bible
- One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
- ASV American Standard Version
- He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.
- DBY Darby Translation
- He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.
- WBS Webster Bible
- He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.