Parallel Verses

Holman Bible

Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.

New American Standard Bible

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

King James Version

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

International Standard Version

Deceit is at home in the heart of those who plan evil, but those who promote peace rejoice.

A Conservative Version

Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but joy is to the counselors of peace.

American Standard Version

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Amplified


Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

Bible in Basic English

Deceit is in the heart of those whose designs are evil, but for those purposing peace there is joy.

Darby Translation

Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; but to the counsellors of peace is joy.

Julia Smith Translation

Deceit in the heart of those devising evil: and joy to those counseling peace.

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

Deceit [is] in the heart of {those who plan} evil, but to {those who plan} peace, [there is] joy.

Modern King James verseion

Deceit is in the heart of those who imagine evil, but to counselors of peace there is joy.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

They that imagine evil in their mind, will deceive; but the counselors of peace shall have joy following them.

NET Bible

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

New Heart English Bible

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

The Emphasized Bible

Deceit, is in the heart of contrivers of mischief, but, to the counsellors of peace, shall be joy.

Webster

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

World English Bible

Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but joy comes to the promoters of peace.

Youngs Literal Translation

Deceit is in the heart of those devising evil, And to those counselling peace is joy.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
חרשׁ 
Charash 
Usage: 74

but to the counsellors
יעץ 
Ya`ats 
Usage: 80

of peace
שׁלם שׁלום 
Shalowm 
Usage: 236

References

Hastings

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue, only a moment.
20 Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but those who promote peace have joy.
21 No disaster overcomes the righteous,
but the wicked are full of misery.



Cross References

Proverbs 12:12

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

Proverbs 26:24-26

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

Isaiah 9:6-7

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.

Jeremiah 17:16

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.

Zechariah 6:13

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.

Matthew 5:9

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

Mark 7:21-22

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

Mark 12:14-17

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?

Romans 1:29

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

Hebrews 12:14

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

1 Peter 3:8-13

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

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