Proverbs 12:20

New International Reader's Version

There are lies in the hearts of those who plan evil. But there is joy for those who work to bring peace.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:4

So he did what was evil in the eyes of the Lord. He did what the family of Ahab had done. After Ahaziah’s father died, the members of Ahab’s family became his advisers. That’s what destroyed him.

Psalm 119:118

You turn your back on all those who wander away from your orders. Their wrong thoughts will be proved to be wrong.

Proverbs 12:12

Those who do what is wrong are safe for just a while. But those who do what is right last forever.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful words last forever. But lies last for only a moment.

Proverbs 12:21

No harm comes to godly people. But sinners have all the trouble they can handle.

Jeremiah 17:16

I haven’t run away from being the shepherd of your people. You know I haven’t wanted the day of Jerusalem’s fall to come. You are aware of every word that comes from my lips.

Daniel 11:27

The kings of Syria and Egypt will sit at the same table. But in their hearts they will plan to do what is evil. And they will tell lies to each other. But it will not do them any good. God will put an end to their plans at his appointed time.

Zechariah 6:13

That is what he will do. He will be dressed in majesty as if it were his royal robe. He will sit as king on his throne. He will also be a priest there. So he will combine the positions of king and priest in himself.’

Matthew 5:9

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

Romans 1:29

They are full of every kind of sin, evil and ungodliness. They want more than they need. They commit murder. They want what belongs to other people. They fight and cheat. They hate others. They say mean things about other people.

Hebrews 12:14

Try your best to live in peace with everyone. Try hard to be holy. Without holiness no one will see the Lord.