Proverbs 12:20

Proverbs chapter 12 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

World English Bible · 2000

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

King James Version · 1611

Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

American Standard Version · 1901

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

v.19The lip of truth shall be established for ever; But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

v.20This passage

v.21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

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: