Proverbs 12:20
Deceipt is in the heart of them that imagine euyll: but to the counsaylers of peace shalbe ioy.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
In Context
19The lippe of trueth shalbe stable for euer: but a dissemblyng tongue is soone chaunged.
21There shall no aduersitie happen vnto the iust: but the vngodly shalbe fylled with miserie.
Cross References
Proverbs 26:24An enemie wyll dissemble with his lippes, and layeth vp deceipt in his heart.
Mark 7:21For from within, euen out of the heart of men, proceade euyll thoughtes, adulterie, fornication, murther,
Romans 1:29Beyng full of all vnrighteousnes, fornication, craftynesse, couetousnes, maliciousnes, full of enuie, murther, debate, deceite, euyll conditioned, whysperers,
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:20
19 The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Be it observed, to the honour of truth, that sacred thing, 1. That, if truth be spoken, it will hold good, and, whoever may be disobliged by it and angry at it, yet it will keep its ground. Great is the truth and will prevail. What is true will be always true; we may abide by it, and need not fear being disproved and put to shame. 2. That, if truth be denied, yet in time it will transpire. A lying tongue, that puts false… Read the whole commentary →