Matthew 2:3-8

And when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him:

Matthew 2:16

Then Herod, when he saw that he was baffled by the wise-men, was very much enraged; and he sent and slew all the male-children in Bethlehem, and in all its borders, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had exactly inquired of the wise-men.

Matthew 26:4

and were consulting how they might take Jesus by treachery and put Him to death.

1 Corinthians 4:5

Wherefore judge nothing before the time; even until the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every one have praise from God.

2 Corinthians 4:2

but have rejected shameful disguises, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth, recommending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of 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 when Herod the king heard it, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him:
Matthew 26:4
and were consulting how they might take Jesus by treachery and put Him to death.
1 Corinthians 4:5
Wherefore judge nothing before the time; even until the Lord come, who will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every one have praise from God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
but have rejected shameful disguises, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the manifestation of the truth, recommending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God.