Proverbs 17:20-22
Living Bible
20 An evil man is suspicious of everyone[a] and tumbles into constant trouble.
21 It’s no fun to be a rebel’s father.
22 A cheerful heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit makes one sick.
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- Proverbs 17:20 is suspicious of everyone, or “does not prosper.”
Proverbs 17:20-22
New International Version
20 One whose heart is corrupt does not prosper;
one whose tongue is perverse falls into trouble.
21 To have a fool for a child brings grief;
there is no joy for the parent of a godless fool.(A)
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