Proverbs 12:2

New Century Version

The Lord is pleased with a good person, but he will punish anyone who plans evil.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:3

Then Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are right, but the king has no one to listen to you.”

Psalm 112:5

It is good to be merciful and generous. Those who are fair in their business

Psalm 9:15

The nations have fallen into the pit they dug. Their feet are caught in the nets they laid.

Proverbs 1:31

So you will get what you deserve; you will get what you planned for others.

Proverbs 12:1

Anyone who loves learning accepts correction, but a person who hates being corrected is stupid.

Proverbs 14:17

Someone with a quick temper does foolish things, but someone with understanding remains calm.

Proverbs 14:22

Those who make evil plans will be ruined, but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will be respected and will please both God and people.

Proverbs 6:18

a mind that thinks up evil plans, feet that are quick to do evil,

Proverbs 8:35

Those who find me find life, and the Lord will be pleased with them.

Ecclesiastes 8:8

No one can control the wind or stop his own death. No soldier is released in times of war, and evil does not set free those who do evil.

Romans 5:7

Very few people will die to save the life of someone else. Although perhaps for a good person someone might possibly die.