Proverbs 12:20

God's Word

Deceit is in the heart of those who plan evil, but joy belongs to those who advise peace.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:4

He did what the Lord considered evil, as Ahab’s family had done. After his father died, they advised him to do what Ahab’s family had done. They did this to destroy him.

Psalm 119:118

You reject all who wander away from your laws, because their lies mislead them.

Proverbs 12:12

A wicked person delights in setting a trap for ⌞other⌟ evil people, but the roots of righteous people produce ⌞fruit⌟.

Proverbs 12:19

The word of truth lasts forever, but lies last only a moment.

Proverbs 12:21

No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person, but wicked people have lots of trouble.

Jeremiah 17:16

I have not run away from being your shepherd, and I have not longed for the day of destruction. You know what came out of my mouth.

Daniel 11:27

The two kings will both plan to do evil. They will sit at the same table and tell lies. But they will not succeed, because the end must wait until the appointed time.

Zechariah 6:13

He will rebuild the Lord’s temple and receive royal honor. He will sit and rule from his throne. He will be a priest on his throne. There will be a peaceful understanding between them.

Matthew 5:9

Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.

Romans 1:29

Their lives are filled with all kinds of sexual sins, wickedness, and greed. They are mean. They are filled with envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, and viciousness. They are gossips,

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.