Proverbs 12:20

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Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 12:12 : 12 The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit.
  • Prov 26:24-26 : 24 The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him. 25 When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations within him. 26 Though his hatred may be concealed by deceit, his evil will be uncovered in the assembly.
  • Isa 9:6-7 : 6 For a child has been born to us, a son has been given to us. He shoulders responsibility and is called: Amazing Adviser, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will accomplish this.
  • Jer 17:16 : 16 But I have not pestered you to bring disaster. I have not desired the time of irreparable devastation. You know that. You are fully aware of every word that I have spoken.
  • Zech 6:13 : 13 Indeed, he will build the temple of the LORD, and he will be clothed in splendor, sitting as king on his throne. Moreover, there will be a priest with him on his throne and they will see eye to eye on everything.
  • Matt 5:9 : 9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
  • Mark 7:21-22 : 21 For from within, out of the human heart, come evil ideas, sexual immorality, theft, murder, 22 adultery, greed, evil, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, pride, and folly.
  • Mark 12:14-17 : 14 When they came they said to him,“Teacher, we know that you are truthful and do not court anyone’s favor, because you show no partiality but teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t we?” 15 But he saw through their hypocrisy and said to them,“Why are you testing me? Bring me a denarius and let me look at it.” 16 So they brought one, and he said to them,“Whose image is this, and whose inscription?” They replied,“Caesar’s.” 17 Then Jesus said to them,“Give to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” And they were utterly amazed at him.
  • Rom 1:29 : 29 They are filled with every kind of unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, malice. They are rife with envy, murder, strife, deceit, hostility. They are gossips,
  • Heb 12:14 : 14 Do Not Reject God’s Warning Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, for without it no one will see the Lord.
  • 1 Pet 3:8-9 : 8 Suffering for Doing Good Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble. 9 Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing. 10 For the one who wants to love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from uttering deceit. 11 And he must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous and his ears are open to their prayer. But the Lord’s face is against those who do evil. 13 For who is going to harm you if you are devoted to what is good?

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 12:5
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    5The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.

  • Ps 35:20
    78%

    20For they do not try to make peace with others, but plan ways to deceive those who live peacefully in the land.

  • Prov 24:2
    77%

    2for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm.

  • Ps 140:2
    77%

    2who plan ways to harm me. All day long they stir up conflict.

  • Prov 14:22
    77%

    22Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.

  • Prov 12:21-22
    2 verses
    76%

    21No harm will be directed at the righteous, but the wicked are filled with calamity.

    22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

  • Prov 24:8
    75%

    8The one who plans to do evil will be called a scheming person.

  • Ps 12:2
    75%

    2People lie to one another; they flatter and deceive.

  • Prov 6:18
    75%

    18a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,

  • Nah 1:11
    74%

    11From you, O Nineveh, one has marched forth who plots evil against the LORD, a wicked military strategist.

  • Hos 7:3
    74%

    3Political Intrigue and Conspiracy in the Palace The royal advisers delight the king with their evil schemes, the princes make him glad with their lies.

  • Jer 23:17
    74%

    17They continually say to those who reject what the LORD has said,‘Things will go well for you!’ They say to all those who follow the stubborn inclinations of their own hearts,‘Nothing bad will happen to you!’

  • Prov 6:14
    74%

    14he plots evil with perverse thoughts in his heart, he spreads contention at all times.

  • Jer 9:8
    74%

    8Their tongues are like deadly arrows. They are always telling lies. Friendly words for their neighbors come from their mouths. But their minds are thinking up ways to trap them.

  • Job 15:35
    74%

    35They conceive trouble and bring forth evil; their belly prepares deception.”

  • Prov 12:19
    73%

    19The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.

  • Jer 9:5
    73%

    5One friend deceives another and no one tells the truth. These people have trained themselves to tell lies. They do wrong and are unable to repent.

  • Prov 2:14
    73%

    14who delight in doing evil, they rejoice in perverse evil;

  • Ps 34:13
    73%

    13Then make sure you don’t speak evil words or use deceptive speech!

  • Prov 11:20
    73%

    20The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

  • Ps 62:4
    73%

    4They spend all their time planning how to bring him down. They love to use deceit; they pronounce blessings with their mouths, but inwardly they utter curses.(Selah)

  • Prov 17:20
    73%

    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

  • Ps 21:11
    73%

    11Yes, they intend to do you harm; they dream up a scheme, but they do not succeed.

  • Ps 52:2
    72%

    2Your tongue carries out your destructive plans; it is as effective as a sharp razor, O deceiver.

  • Ps 38:12
    72%

    12Those who seek my life try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.

  • Ps 28:3
    72%

    3Do not drag me away with evil men, with those who behave wickedly, who talk so friendly to their neighbors, while they plan to harm them!

  • Prov 26:24
    72%

    24The one who hates others disguises it with his lips, but he stores up deceit within him.

  • Mic 6:12
    72%

    12The city’s wealthy people readily resort to violence; her inhabitants tell lies, their tongues speak deceptive words.

  • Ps 10:7
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    7His mouth is full of curses and deceptive, harmful words; his tongue injures and destroys.

  • Prov 21:15
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    15Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.

  • Ps 37:12
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    12Evil men plot against the godly and viciously attack them.

  • Ezek 11:2
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    2The LORD said to me,“Son of man, these are the men who plot evil and give wicked advice in this city.

  • Prov 12:17
    72%

    17The faithful witness tells what is right, but a false witness speaks deceit.

  • Ps 55:11
    71%

    11Disaster is within it; violence and deceit do not depart from its public square.

  • Ps 64:5
    71%

    5They encourage one another to carry out their evil deed. They plan how to hide snares, and boast,“Who will see them?”

  • Prov 20:18
    71%

    18Plans are established by counsel, so make war with guidance.

  • Zech 8:17
    71%

    17Do not plan evil in your hearts against one another. Do not favor a false oath– these are all things that I hate,’ says the LORD.

  • Ps 50:19
    71%

    19You do damage with words, and use your tongue to deceive.

  • Prov 26:19
    71%

    19so is a person who has deceived his neighbor, and said,“Was I not only joking?”

  • Ps 36:3
    71%

    3The words he speaks are sinful and deceitful; he does not care about doing what is wise and right.

  • Prov 12:25
    71%

    25Anxiety in a person’s heart weighs him down, but an encouraging word brings him joy.

  • Prov 19:21
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    21There are many plans in a person’s mind, but it is the counsel of the LORD which will stand.

  • Prov 16:30
    71%

    30The one who winks his eyes devises perverse things, and one who compresses his lips has accomplished evil.

  • Mic 2:1
    71%

    1Land Robbers Will Lose Their Land Beware wicked schemers, those who devise calamity as they lie in bed. As soon as morning dawns they carry out their plans, because they have the power to do so.

  • Prov 17:4
    71%

    4One who acts wickedly pays attention to evil counsel; a liar listens to a malicious tongue.

  • Prov 15:22
    71%

    22Plans fail when there is no counsel, but with abundant advisers they are established.

  • Prov 14:30
    70%

    30A tranquil spirit revives the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.

  • Prov 12:12
    70%

    12The wicked person has desired the stronghold of the wicked, but the root of the righteous will yield fruit.

  • Prov 15:26
    70%

    26The LORD abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.