Proverbs 12:20
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 12
“Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.”Proverbs 12:20
What Does Proverbs 12:20 Mean?
Proverbs 12:20 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 12, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 12:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Romans 12:18“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”Proverbs 26:24“He that hateth dissembleth with his lips, and layeth up deceit within him;”Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”Psalms 140:2“Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.”Mark 7:21“For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,”1 Peter 3:8“Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:”Proverbs 12:12“The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.”Jeremiah 17:16“As for me, I have not hastened from being a pastor to follow thee: neither have I desired the woeful day; thou knowest: that which came out of my lips was right before thee.”Daniel 11:27“And both these kings’ hearts shall be to do mischief, and they shall speak lies at one table; but it shall not prosper: for yet the end shall be at the time appointed.”Zechariah 6:13“Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.”Hebrews 12:14“Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:”Isaiah 9:6“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”Mark 12:14“And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?”Romans 1:29“Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,”
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