Proverbs 12:20

Bible in Basic English 1965

Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:4

And he did evil in the eyes of the Lord, as the family of Ahab did; for after the death of his father they were his guides to his destruction.

Psalm 119:118

You have overcome all those who are wandering from your rules; for all their thoughts are false.

Proverbs 12:12

The resting-place of the sinner will come to destruction, but the root of upright men is for ever.

Proverbs 12:19

True lips are certain for ever, but a false tongue is only for a minute.

Proverbs 12:21

No trouble will come to upright men, but sinners will be full of evil.

Jeremiah 17:16

As for me, I have not said; Let the day of trouble come to them quickly; and I have not been hoping for the death-giving day; you have knowledge of what came from my lips; it was open before you.

Daniel 11:27

And as for these two kings, their hearts will be fixed on doing evil and they will say false words at one table; but it will come to nothing: for the end will be at the time fixed.

Zechariah 6:13

And he will be the builder of the Temple of the Lord; and the glory will be his, and he will take his place as ruler on the seat of power; and Joshua will be a priest at his right hand, and between them there will be a design of peace.

Matthew 5:9

Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God.

Romans 1:29

Being full of all wrongdoing, evil, desire for the goods of others, hate, envy, putting to death, fighting, deceit, cruel ways, evil talk, and false statements about others;

Hebrews 12:14

Let your desire be for peace with all men, and to be made holy, without which no man may see the Lord;