Proverbs 17:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 17:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 17:20 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. He that hath a f..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 17:20 — KJV
“He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief. He that hath a froward...: Heb. The froward of heart”
— Proverbs 17:20 (KJV)
Proverbs 17:20 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 17:20
“And wherefore discourage ye the heart of the children of Israel from going over into the land which the LORD hath given them? discourage: Heb. break”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:20: hath, heart, into
“The LORD hath returned upon thee all the blood of the house of Saul, in whose stead thou hast reigned; and the LORD hath delivered the kingdom into the hand of Absalom thy son: and, behold, thou art taken in thy mischief, because thou art a bloody man. behold...: Heb. behold thee in thy evil”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:20: hath, into, mischief
“[To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves.] My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Maschil: or, of instruction is inditing: Heb. boileth, or, bubbleth up”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:20: heart, good, tongue
“My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me. heart...: or, mind wandered turned: Heb. put”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:20: hath, heart, into
“Thy rowers have brought thee into great waters: the east wind hath broken thee in the midst of the seas. midst: Heb. heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 17:20: hath, heart, into
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