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20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
    but for those advising peace there is joy.
21 No harm can come to the righteous,
    but the wicked are overwhelmed with disaster.

22 Lying lips are an abomination to Adonai,
    but those who deal faithfully are his delight.

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20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
    but those who promote peace have joy.(A)

21 No harm overtakes the righteous,(B)
    but the wicked have their fill of trouble.

22 The Lord detests lying lips,(C)
    but he delights(D) in people who are trustworthy.(E)

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20 Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil,
but joy belongs to those who advise peace.

21 No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person,
but wicked people have lots of trouble.
22 Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord,
but honest people are his delight.

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20 De som smider onda planer
        har svek i hjärtat,
    de som främjar frid får glädje.

21 (A) Inget ont drabbar den rättfärdige,
    men de gudlösa får olycka
        i fullt mått.

22 (B) Herren avskyr falska läppar,
    de som handlar i sanning
        behagar honom.

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