Cross references
Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the hearts of those who devise evil,
but the counselors of peace have joy.
Proverbs 12:20 has 11 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 3 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Matthew 5:9 (8 votes) and Mark 7:21–22 (4 votes). 5 other verses point back to it. It links with 11 other books, from Genesis 34 to 1 Peter 3.
Which verses does Proverbs 12:20 point to?
Ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Matthew 5:98 votes
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- Mark 7:21–224 votes
For from within the hearts of men come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, debauchery, envy, slander, arrogance, and foolishness.
- 1 Peter 3:8–134 votes
Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. …
- Proverbs 12:123 votes
The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes.
- Proverbs 26:24–263 votes
A hateful man disguises himself with his speech, but he lays up deceit in his heart. When he speaks graciously, do not believe him, for seven abominations fill his heart. …
- Jeremiah 17:163 votes
But I have not run away from being Your shepherd; I have not desired the day of despair. You know that the utterance of my lips was spoken in Your presence.
- Zechariah 6:133 votes
Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’
- Hebrews 12:143 votes
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- Isaiah 9:6–72 votes
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
- Mark 12:14–172 votes
“Teacher,” they said, “we know that You are honest and seek favor from no one. Indeed, You are impartial and teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay them or not?” But Jesus saw through their hypocrisy and said, “Why are you testing Me? Bring Me a denarius to inspect.” …
- Romans 1:292 votes
Which verses point to Proverbs 12:20?
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