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Proverbs 12:5
5The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Proverbs 12:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
- New International Version (NIV)The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
- English Standard Version (ESV)The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
- New King James Version (NKJV)The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Context of Proverbs 12:5
3Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots. 4A worthy wife is a crown for her husband, but a disgraceful woman is like cancer in his bones. The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous. 6The words of the wicked are like a murderous ambush, but the words of the godly save lives. 7The wicked die and disappear, but the family of the godly stands firm.
Read all of Proverbs 12Proverbs 12:5 word by word
מַחְשְׁב֣וֹת צַדִּיקִ֣ים מִשְׁפָּ֑ט תַּחְבֻּל֖וֹת רְשָׁעִ֣ים מִרְמָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Proverbs 12:5
- Proverbs 11:23The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment.
- Proverbs 24:9The schemes of a fool are sinful; everyone detests a mocker.
- Psalms 119:15I will study your commandments and reflect on your ways.
- Psalms 139:23Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.
- Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously.
- Jeremiah 4:14O Jerusalem, cleanse your heart that you may be saved. How long will you harbor your evil thoughts?
- Psalms 12:2Neighbors lie to each other, speaking with flattering lips and deceitful hearts.
- Psalms 36:2In their blind conceit, they cannot see how wicked they really are.
- Psalms 41:6They visit me as if they were my friends, but all the while they gather gossip, and when they leave, they spread it everywhere.
- Psalms 140:1O Lord, rescue me from evil people. Protect me from those who are violent,
- Matthew 2:3King Herod was deeply disturbed when he heard this, as was everyone in Jerusalem.
- Matthew 26:4plotting how to capture Jesus secretly and kill him.
- 1 Corinthians 4:5So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due.
- 2 Corinthians 4:2We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God. We tell the truth before God, and all who are honest know this.
Commentaries on Proverbs 12:5
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5Verse 5 Thoughts are not free; they are under the Divine knowledge, therefore under the Divine command. It is a man's shame to act with deceit, with trick and design.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. thoughts--or, "purposes." are right--literally, "are judgment," that is, true decisions. counsels--(Compare Pr 11:14). deceit--contrary to truth and honesty.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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