New King James Version
Proverbs 12:20
20Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of 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 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 who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. 19The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment. Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy. 21No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil. 22Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, 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 covet the catch of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.
- Proverbs 26:24He who hates, disguises it with his lips, And lays up deceit within himself;
- Jeremiah 17:16As for me, I have not hurried away from being a shepherd who follows You, Nor have I desired the woeful day; You know what came out of my lips; It was right there before You.
- Mark 7:21For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
- Mark 12:14When they had come, they said to Him, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and care about no one; for You do not regard the person of men, but teach the way of God in truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?
- Romans 1:29being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers,
- Isaiah 9:6For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Zechariah 6:13Yes, He shall build the temple of the Lord. He shall bear the glory, And shall sit and rule on His throne; So He shall be a priest on His throne, And the counsel of peace shall be between them both.” ’
- Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
- Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord:
- 1 Peter 3:8Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;
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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