Proverbs 12:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.”
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“Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Deceit <FI>is<Fi> in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace <FI>is<Fi> joy.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Proverbs 12:20 — 13 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 119:118You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.
- Proverbs 12:12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
- Proverbs 26:24A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart.
- Isaiah 9:6For 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.
- Jeremiah 17:16But 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.
- Daniel 11:27And the two kings, with their hearts bent on evil, will speak lies at the same table, but to no avail, for still the end will come at the appointed time.
- Zechariah 6:13Yes, 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.’
- Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- Mark 7:21For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,
- Mark 12:14“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 them or not?”
- Romans 1:29They 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,
- Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
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