Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellers of peace is joy.
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Bible References
Deceit
Proverbs 12:12
The wicked desireth the net of evil men; But the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit .
Proverbs 26:24
He that hateth dissembleth with his lips; But he layeth up deceit within him:
Jeremiah 17:16
As for me, I have not hastened from being a shepherd after thee; neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was before thy face.
Mark 7:21
For from within, out of the heart of men, evil thoughts proceed, fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,
Mark 12:14
And when they were come, they say unto him, Teacher, we know that thou art true, and carest not for any one; for thou regardest not the person of men, but of a truth teachest the way of God: Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?
Romans 1:29
being filled with all unrighteousness, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
But
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.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
Hebrews 12:14
Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man shall see the Lord:
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, be ye all likeminded, compassionate, loving as brethren, tenderhearted, humbleminded:
General references
Romans 12:18
If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.