Matthew 2:3-8

And Herod the king having heard, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him,

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, seeing that he was mocked by the wise men, became exceedingly angry; and having sent forth, he slew all the boys in Bethlehem and in all its boundaries, from two years old and under, according to the time which he inquired with the wise men.

Matthew 26:4

And they immediately passed the verdict that they would take Jesus by stratagem, and kill Him.

1 Corinthians 4:5

So judge nothing before the time, until the Lord may come, who will also bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then praise shall be to each one from God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

but we lay aside the hidden things of disgrace, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but in the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men, before God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

Bible References

Counsels

Matthew 2:3
And Herod the king having heard, was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him,
Matthew 26:4
And they immediately passed the verdict that they would take Jesus by stratagem, and kill Him.
1 Corinthians 4:5
So judge nothing before the time, until the Lord may come, who will also bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and make manifest the counsels of the hearts; and then praise shall be to each one from God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
but we lay aside the hidden things of disgrace, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but in the manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every conscience of men, before God.