Proverbs 12:20

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Summary

Proverbs 12:20

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

Deceit

But

1 Peter 3:8

General references

Romans 12:18

Bible References

Deceit

The wicked desire what evil men have,
but the root of the righteous produces fruit.

A hateful person disguises himself with his speech
and harbors deceit within.

But I have not run away from being Your shepherd,
and I have not longed for the fatal day.
You know my words were spoken in Your presence.

For from within, out of people’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immoralities, thefts, murders,

When they came, they said to Him, “Teacher, we know You are truthful and defer to no one, for You don’t show partiality

but teach truthfully the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not?

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

But

For a child will be born for us,
a son will be given to us,
and the government will be on His shoulders.
He will be named
Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,
Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

Yes, He will build the Lord’s temple; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. There will also be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two of them.

The peacemakers are blessed,
for they will be called sons of God.

Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness—without it no one will see the Lord.

Now finally, all of you should be like-minded and sympathetic, should love believers,

and be compassionate and humble,

General references

If possible, on your part, live at peace with everyone.