Sprueche 12:20

20 Die, so Böses raten, betrügen; aber die zum Frieden raten, schaffen Freude.

Sprueche 12:20 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 12:20

Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil
That secretly devise mischief in their hearts against their neighbours; that plough evil, as the word ^F7 signifies, and sow discord among men; and by many artful and deceitful methods promote contention and division, in order to answer some base designs of theirs; but sooner or later they are deceived themselves, are disappointed of their views, the consequence of which is vexation and sorrow; but to the counsellors of peace [is] joy:
such who consult the good of others, who advise to peace, concord, and unity; who seek to cultivate it in their families and neighbourhoods, and in the church of God, in which, if they succeed, they have joy and pleasure; if not, they have a satisfaction, in their own minds and consciences that they have done what is right and good; such have a conscience peace now, and an eternal one hereafter; or, as Aben Ezra calls it, the joy of salvation; see ( Matthew 5:9 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

F7 (yvrx) .

Sprueche 12:20 In-Context

18 Wer unvorsichtig herausfährt, sticht wie ein Schwert; aber die Zunge der Weisen ist heilsam.

19 Wahrhaftiger Mund besteht ewiglich; aber die falsche Zunge besteht nicht lange.

20 Die, so Böses raten, betrügen; aber die zum Frieden raten, schaffen Freude.

21 Es wird dem Gerechten kein Leid geschehen; aber die Gottlosen werden voll Unglück sein.

22 Falsche Mäuler sind dem HERRN ein Greuel; die aber treulich handeln, gefallen ihm wohl.