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Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evils. But gladness follows those who take up counsels of peace
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

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

New International Version

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