Proverbs 12:5

The plans of the righteous are just, 1 but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. 1

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The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

In Context

4A worthy wife is her husband's crown, 1 but she who brings shame is like a disease that rots his bones. 1

6The words of wicked people are an ambush waiting for a chance to kill, 1 but the words of the upright keep them safe. 1

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Cross References

Psalms 12:2Everyone says empty words to his neighbor; 1 everyone speaks with flattering lips and a double heart. 1

Psalms 41:6If my enemy comes to see me, he says worthless things; 1 his heart gathers up my disaster for itself; 1 when he goes away from me, he tells others about it. 1

Psalms 139:23Examine me, God, and know my heart; 1 test me and know my thoughts. 1

Proverbs 11:23The desires of righteous people result in good, 1 but wicked people can only hope for wrath. 1

Proverbs 24:9A foolish plan is sin 1 and men despise a mocker. 1

Jeremiah 4:14Cleanse your heart from wickedness, Jerusalem, so that you might be saved. How long will your deepest thoughts be about how to sin?

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 →

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