Proverbs 12:20

In 11 translations

BSB

Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.

KJV

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

WEB

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

ASV

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

LSV

Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, || But for counselors of peace—joy.

YLT

Deceit [is] in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace [is] joy.

DBY

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

DRC

Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

GNV

Deceite is in the heart of them that imagine euill: but to the counsellers of peace shall be ioye.

JPS

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

LXXE

There is deceit in the heart of him that imagines evil; but they that love peace shall rejoice.

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Hebrew has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

WLC

מִ֭רְמָה בְּלֶב־חֹ֣רְשֵׁי רָ֑ע וּֽלְיֹעֲצֵ֖י שָׁל֣וֹם שִׂמְחָֽה׃

LXX-Br

Δόλος ἐν καρδίᾳ τεκταινομένου κακὰ, οἱ δὲ βουλόμενοι εἰρήνην εὐφρανθήσονται.

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Matthew 5:9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
• Mark 7:21–22For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.
• 1 Peter 3:8–13Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may…
• Proverbs 26:24–26A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. Though his hatred is concealed by deception,…
• Hebrews 12:14Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
• Jeremiah 17:16But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence.
• Zechariah 6:13Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’
• Proverbs 12:12The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
• Mark 12:14–17“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay…
• Romans 1:29They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips,
• Isaiah 9:6–7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His…

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