Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Deceit

Mark 7:21
For it is from inside, from men's hearts, that designs of evil come; immorality, stealing, murder, adultery,
Mark 12:14
And they came up and said to him, "Master, we know that you tell the truth regardless of the consequences, for you are not guided by personal considerations, but teach the way of God with sincerity. Is it right to pay the poll tax to the emperor or not?
Romans 1:29
They revel in every kind of wrongdoing, wickedness, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, and ill-nature.

But

Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called God's sons!
Hebrews 12:14
Try to be at peace with everyone, and strive for that consecration without which no one can see the Lord.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, you must all be harmonious, sympathizing, loving, tender-hearted, modest,

General references

Romans 12:18
If possible, for your part, live peaceably with everybody.