Proverbs 12:20

Tree of Life Version

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those promoting shalom have joy.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:4

He did evil in the sight of Adonai, like the house of Ahab, for they were his counselors after his father’s death—to his destruction.

Psalm 119:118

You despise all who wander from Your decrees, for their deceitfulness is in vain.

Proverbs 12:12

The wicked covets the loot of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.

Proverbs 12:19

Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue for only a moment.

Proverbs 12:21

No harm befalls the righteous, but the wicked are full of misery.

Jeremiah 17:16

As for me, I have not run away from being a shepherd after You, nor have I desired the woeful day. What came out of my lips You know—it was before You.

Daniel 11:27

These two kings, with their hearts bent on evil, will sit at the same table and speak lies, but to no avail, for the end will still come at the appointed time.

Zechariah 6:13

He will build the Temple of Adonai. He will bear splendor and sit and rule on His throne. Thus He will be a kohen on His throne. So a counsel of shalom will be between them both.

Matthew 5:9

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Romans 1:29

They became filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, greed, evil. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malice. They are gossips,

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue shalom with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.