Proverbs 12:5
The purposes of the righteous are just; The designs of the wicked are deceitful.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
In Context
4A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband; But she who causeth shame is as rottenness in his bones.
6The words of the wicked lie in wait for men's blood; But the mouth of the upright delivereth them.
Cross References
Psalms 12:2They speak falsehood one to another; With flattering lips, with a double heart, do they speak.
Psalms 41:6If one come to see me, he speaketh falsehood; His heart gathereth malice; When he goeth abroad, he uttereth it.
Psalms 139:23Search me, O God! and know my heart; Try me, and know my thoughts;
Proverbs 11:23The desire of the righteous is only good; But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
Proverbs 24:9The purpose of folly is sin; And a scoffer is an abomination to men.
Jeremiah 4:14Wash thy heart from wickedness, O Jerusalem, That thou mayst be saved! How long shall thy evil devices lodge within thee?
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 12:5
4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. Note, 1. He that is blessed with a good wife is as happy as if he were upon the throne, for she is no less than a crown to him. A virtuous woman, that is pious and prudent, ingenious and industrious, that is active for the good of her family and looks well to the ways of her household, that makes conscience of her duty in every relation, a woman of spirit, that can bear crosses without disturbance, such a one… Read the whole commentary →