God’s Word Translation
Proverbs 12:20
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but joy belongs to those who advise peace.
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.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those who plan peace have joy.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
Context of Proverbs 12:20
18Careless words stab like a sword, but the words of wise people bring healing. 19The word of truth lasts forever, but lies last only a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but joy belongs to those who advise peace. 21No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person, but wicked people have lots of trouble. 22Lips that lie are disgusting to the Lord, but honest people are his delight.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:20 word by word
מִ֭רְמָה בְּלֶב־חֹ֣רְשֵׁי רָ֑ע וּֽלְיֹעֲצֵ֖י שָׁל֣וֹם שִׂמְחָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 12:20
- Proverbs 12:12A wicked person delights in setting a trap for ⌞other⌟ evil people, but the roots of righteous people produce ⌞fruit⌟.
- Proverbs 26:24Whoever is filled with hate disguises it with his speech, but inside he holds on to deceit.
- Jeremiah 17:16I have not run away from being your shepherd, and I have not longed for the day of destruction. You know what came out of my mouth.
- Mark 7:21Evil thoughts, sexual sins, stealing, murder,
- Mark 12:14When they came to him, they said, “Teacher, we know that you tell the truth. You don’t favor individuals because of who they are. Rather, you teach the way of God truthfully. Is it right to pay taxes to the emperor or not? Should we pay taxes or not?”
- Romans 1:29Their lives are filled with all kinds of sexual sins, wickedness, and greed. They are mean. They are filled with envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, and viciousness. They are gossips,
- Isaiah 9:6A child will be born for us. A son will be given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Zechariah 6:13He will rebuild the Lord’s temple and receive royal honor. He will sit and rule from his throne. He will be a priest on his throne. There will be a peaceful understanding between them.
- Matthew 5:9Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.
- Hebrews 12:14Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, everyone must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love each other, have compassion, and be humble.
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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