New English Translation
Proverbs 12:20
20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote 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.
- 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
18Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing. 19The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy. 21The righteous do not encounter any harm, but the wicked are filled with calamity. 22The Lord abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully 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 12:12The wicked person desires a stronghold, but the righteous root endures.
- Proverbs 26:24The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him.
- Jeremiah 17:16But I have not pestered you to bring disaster. I have not desired the time of irreparable devastation. You know that. You are fully aware of every word that I have spoken.
- Mark 7:21For from within, out of the human heart, come evil ideas, sexual immorality, theft, murder,
- Mark 12:14When they came they said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are truthful and do not court anyone’s favor, because you show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t we?”
- Romans 1:29They are filled with every kind of unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, malice. They are rife with envy, murder, strife, deceit, hostility. They are gossips,
- Isaiah 9:6For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called: Extraordinary Strategist, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Zechariah 6:13Indeed, he will build the temple of the Lord, and he will be clothed in splendor, sitting as king on his throne. Moreover, there will be a priest with him on his throne and they will see eye to eye on everything.
- Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
- Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and 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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