Proverbs 12:20 “Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors o…”

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

World English Bible

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

American Standard Version

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Geneva Bible 1599

Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.

Darby Translation

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Young's Literal Translation

Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.

Bible in Basic English

Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.

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Cross references

“Deceit”

Proverbs 12:12 Proverbs 26:24–26 Jeremiah 17:16 Mark 12:14–17 Romans 1:29 Mark 7:21

Proverbs 12:12 · BSB

The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

Proverbs 26:24–26 · BSB

A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.

Jeremiah 17:16 · BSB

But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence.

Mark 12:14–17 · BSB

“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay th…

Romans 1:29 · BSB

They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,

Mark 7:21 · BSB

For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,

“but”

Matthew 5:9 1 Peter 3:8–13 Zechariah 6:13 Hebrews 12:14 Isaiah 9:6 Isaiah 9:7

Matthew 5:9 · BSB

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

1 Peter 3:8–13 · BSB

Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.

Zechariah 6:13 · BSB

Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

Hebrews 12:14 · BSB

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

Isaiah 9:6 · BSB

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Isaiah 9:7 · BSB

Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The…

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

21No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble.

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