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
Proverbs 12:12
The wicked desires what evil people gain, but the foundation of the righteous is productive.
Proverbs 26:24
Someone who hates hides behind his words, harboring deceit within himself.
Jeremiah 17:16
I haven't run away from being your shepherd, and I haven't longed for the day of sickness. You know what comes out from my lips, it's open before you.
Mark 7:21
because it's from within, from the human heart, that evil thoughts come, as well as sexual immorality, stealing, murder,
Mark 12:14
They came and told him, "Teacher, we know that you are sincere. You don't favor any individual, because you pay no attention to external appearance. Rather, you teach the way of God truthfully. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or shouldn't we?"
Romans 1:29
They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, and viciousness. They are gossips,
But
Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government will be upon his shoulder, and his name is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Zechariah 6:13
Yes, he will indeed rebuild the Temple of the LORD, and he will exalt its majesty by sitting and ruling on his throne. He will serve as priest on his throne, and no contention will exist between them.
Matthew 5:9
"How blessed are those who make peace, because it is they who will be called God's children!
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, all of you must live in harmony, be sympathetic, love as brothers, and be compassionate and humble.
General references
Romans 12:18
If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people.