Proverbios 12:20

20 El corazón que trama el mal está lleno de engaño;
¡el corazón que procura la paz rebosa de alegría!

Proverbios 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) .

Proverbios 12:20 In-Context

18 Algunas personas hacen comentarios hirientes,
pero las palabras del sabio traen alivio.

19 Las palabras veraces soportan la prueba del tiempo,
pero las mentiras pronto se descubren.

20 El corazón que trama el mal está lleno de engaño;
¡el corazón que procura la paz rebosa de alegría!

21 Nada malo le sucederá a los justos,
pero los perversos se llenarán de dificultades.

22 El Señor
detesta los labios mentirosos,
pero se deleita en los que dicen la verdad.