Proverbs 12:20

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

An evil mind is deceitful, but gentle thoughts bring happiness.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:4

In fact, after his father's death, Ahaziah sinned against the LORD by appointing some of Ahab's relatives to be his advisers. Their advice led to his downfall.

Psalm 119:118

You reject all deceitful liars because they refuse your teachings.

Proverbs 12:12

An evil person tries to hide behind evil; good people are like trees with deep roots.

Proverbs 12:19

Truth will last for ever; lies are soon found out.

Proverbs 12:21

Good people never have trouble, but troublemakers have more than enough.

Jeremiah 17:16

Our LORD, you chose me to care for your people, and that's what I have done. You know everything I have said, and I have never once asked you to punish them.

Daniel 11:27

The two kings will meet around a table and tell evil lies to each other. But their plans will fail, because God has already decided what will happen.

Matthew 5:9

God blesses those people who make peace. They will be called his children!

Romans 1:29

They are evil, wicked, and greedy, as well as mean in every possible way. They want what others have, and they murder, argue, cheat, and are hard to get along with. They gossip,

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live at peace with everyone! Live a clean life. If you don't, you will never see the Lord.