Proverbs 17:20

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He that has a fraudulent heart finds no good: and he that has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.

American King James Version (AKJV)

He that has a fraudulent heart finds no good: and he that has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

Nothing good comes to him whose heart is fixed on evil purposes: and he who has an evil tongue will come to trouble.

Webster's Revision

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

World English Bible

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

English Revised Version (ERV)

He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

Definitions for Proverbs 17:20

Froward - Perverse; deceitful; false.

Wesley's Proverbs 17:20 Bible Commentary

17:20 No good - Shall not get that advantage which he expects.