Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, 2 but joy comes to the promoters of peace. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
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
19Truth’s lips will be established forever, 2 but a lying tongue is only momentary. 1
Cross References
Psalms 119:118ס ( Saliyta, Rejected) You reject all those who are lead astray, intoxicated, unintentional sin ·error· from your statutes, 2 for their deceit is in vain. 1
Proverbs 26:24A malicious man disguises himself with his lips, 2 but he harbors evil in his heart. 1
Mark 7:21For from within, out of the hearts of men, proceed evil thoughts, moicheiai ·adulteries·, porhneia ·sexual immorality·, murders, thefts,
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 →