World English Bible
Proverbs 17:20
“One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.”
Verse in context — Proverbs 17
18
A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor.
19
He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.
20
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
21
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
22
A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.