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20 Deceit is at home[a] in the heart of those who plan evil,
    but those who promote peace rejoice.

21 No harm overwhelms the righteous,
    but the wicked overflow with trouble.

22 Deceitful speech is reprehensible to the Lord,
    but those who act faithfully are his delight.

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  1. Proverbs 12:20 The Heb. lacks at home

20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.
21 (A)No grave [a]trouble will overtake the righteous,
But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 (B)Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,
But those who deal truthfully are His delight.

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  1. Proverbs 12:21 harm