English Standard Version
Proverbs 12:20
20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
- New International Version (NIV)Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace!
Context of Proverbs 12:20
18There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. 19Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy. 21No ill befalls the righteous, but the wicked are filled with trouble. 22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:20 word by word
מִ֭רְמָה בְּלֶב־חֹ֣רְשֵׁי רָ֑ע וּֽלְיֹעֲצֵ֖י שָׁל֣וֹם שִׂמְחָֽה׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Proverbs 12:20
- Proverbs 12:12Whoever is wicked covets the spoil of evildoers, but the root of the righteous bears fruit.
- Proverbs 26:24Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips and harbors deceit in his heart;
- Jeremiah 17:16I have not run away from being your shepherd, nor have I desired the day of sickness. You know what came out of my lips; it was before your face.
- Mark 7:21For from within, out of the heart of man, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery,
- Mark 12:14And they came and said to him, "Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone's opinion. For you are not swayed by appearances, but truly teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not? Should we pay them, or should we not?"
- Romans 1:29They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips,
- Isaiah 9:6For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Zechariah 6:13It is he who shall build the temple of the Lord and shall bear royal honor, and shall sit and rule on his throne. And there shall be a priest on his throne, and the counsel of peace shall be between them both."'
- Matthew 5:9"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
- Hebrews 12:14Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.
Commentaries on Proverbs 12:20
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20Verse 20 Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. that imagine--or, "plan" (Pr 3:29). They design a deceitful course, to which, with all its evils and dangers to others and themselves, the happiness of peace-makers is opposed (compare Mt 5:9; Ro 12:18).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Proverbs 12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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