Proverbs 17:20
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.In other versions
He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
ASV
Nothing good comes to him whose heart is fixed on evil purposes: and he who has an evil tongue will come to trouble.
BBE
He that hath a perverse heart findeth no good; and he that shifteth about with his tongue falleth into evil.
DBY
One who has a perverse heart doesn't find prosperity, And one who has a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.
WEB
The perverse of heart findeth not good, And the turned in his tongue falleth into evil.
YLT
He that has a perverse heart finds no good: and he that has a perverse tongue falls into mischief.
ENG
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
WBT
The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble.
BSB
In context
18A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.
22A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.