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Proverbs · Chapter 17

Proverbs 17:20

One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

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Before · Proverbs 17:18–19

18A man void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes collateral in the presence of his neighbor. 19He who loves disobedience loves strife. One who builds a high gate seeks destruction.

20One who has a perverse heart doesn’t find prosperity, and one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.

After · Proverbs 17:21–22

21He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy. 22A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.

Read all of Proverbs 17 (28 verses)

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