Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
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.
Holman Bible
but those who promote peace have 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.
Themes
Counsel » The counselors of peace
Joy » Experienced by » Peace-makers
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 12:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
19
The lip of truth will be established forever. A lying tongue is only for a moment.
20
But counselors of peace have joy.
Cross References
Proverbs 12:12
The wicked desires the booty of evil men, but the root of the righteous yields fruit.
Proverbs 26:24-26
He who hates disguises with his lips, and stores deceit within him.
Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born. Unto us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
Jeremiah 17:16
I have not hurried away from being your shepherd. I have not longed for the day of destruction. You know what I used to say.
Zechariah 6:13
Yes, he will build the Temple of Jehovah. He will receive the glory, and will sit and rule upon his throne. He will be a priest upon his throne and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
Mark 7:21-22
It is from the heart that evil thoughts come such as: fornications, thefts, murders, adulteries,
Mark 12:14-17
Teacher, they said, we know that you are truthful, and not concerned about what other people think. You truthfully teach the way of God. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?
Romans 1:29
They are filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil mindedness; they are whisperers,
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace and holiness with all people, for no man will see the Lord without it.
1 Peter 3:8-13
Finally, all of you be like-minded, compassionate, brotherly, tenderhearted, and humble.