Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil, but the counselors of peace have joy.
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Cross references
- Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- Mark 7:21–22 For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.
- 1 Peter 3:8–10 Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech.