Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy.
What does Proverbs 12:20 mean?
Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds.
Key themes
Anxiety and fearWisdomJustice and mercyPeaceFear of the Lord
Read with
Keep this verse inside Proverbs 12:19-20 and alongside a few nearby related passages.