Proverbs 12:20

The Scriptures 1998

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, But counsellors of peace have joy.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:4

And he did evil in the eyes of יהוה, like the house of Aḥ

Psalm 119:118

You have made light of all those Who stray from Your laws, For falsehood is their deceit.

Proverbs 12:12

The wrong shall covet the catch of evil-doers, But the root of the righteous yields fruit.

Proverbs 12:19

The lip of truth is established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Proverbs 12:21

No harm befalls the righteous, But the wrong shall be filled with evil.

Jeremiah 17:16

And I have not run away from being a shepherd who follows You, nor have I longed for the desperately sick day. You Yourself have known, that which came out of my lips was before You.

Daniel 11:27

“And both these sovereigns’ hearts are to do evil, and speak lies at the same table, but not prosper, for the end is still for an appointed time.

Zechariah 6:13

“It is He who is going to build the Hĕ

Matthew 5:9

“Blessed are the peacemakers, because they shall be called sons of Elohim.

Romans 1:29

having been filled with all unrighteousness, whoring, wickedness, greed, evil; filled with envy, murder, fighting, deceit, evil habits; whisperers,

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with all, and pursue apartness without which no one shall see the Master.