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
From within, from the heart of man, proceed evil purposes??22 fornication, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, wantonness, envy, slander, arrogance, reckless folly??23 all these wicked things issue from within and defile a man."
Mark 12:14
So when they came, they said: "Teacher, we know that you are sincere and are not afraid of any one, for you do not regard the face of men; nay, but you reach the way of God in truth. Is it right to pay poll-tax to Caesar or not?
Romans 1:29
They were overflowing with every kind of iniquity, depravity, greed, and malice. They were full of envy, murder, quarreling, deceit, and malignity.

But

Matthew 5:9
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Hebrews 12:14
Run swiftly after peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord.
1 Peter 3:8
Finally, you should all be harmonious, sympathetic, loving as brothers, tender-hearted, humble-minded;

General references

Romans 12:18
If it be possible, so far as it lies with you, be at peace with all men.