Proverbs 12:20
What does Proverbs 12:20 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 12:20 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Deceit <FI>is<Fi> in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace <FI>is<Fi> joy.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Mark 7:21
For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,
- Proverbs 26:24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
- Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
- Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Zechariah 6:13
even he shall build the temple of Jehovah; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
- Hebrews 12:14
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord:
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