Deceit is in the heart of them that think evil things: but joy followeth them that take counsels of peace.

deceit

Proverbs 12:12 The desire of the wicked is the fortification of evil men: but the root of the just shall prosper.

Proverbs 26:24-26 An enemy is known by his lips, when in his heart he entertaineth deceit. . . .

Jeremiah 17:16 And I am not troubled, following thee for my pastor, and I have not desired the day of man, thou knowest. That which went out of my lips, hath been right in thy sight.

Mark 7:21,22 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, . . .

Mark 12:14-17 Who coming, say to him: Master, we know that thou art a true speaker and carest not for any 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 shall we not give it? . . .

Romans 1:29 Being filled with all iniquity, malice, fornication, avarice, wickedness: full of envy, murder, contention, deceit, malignity: whisperers,

but

Isaiah 9:6,7 For a CHILD IS BORN to us, and a son is given to us, and the government is upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, God the Mighty, the Father of the world to come, the Prince of Peace. . . .

Zechariah 6:13 Yea, he shall build a temple to 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.

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Hebrews 12:14 Follow peace with all men and holiness: without which no man shall see God.

1 Peter 3:8-13 And in fine, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, being lovers of the brotherhood, merciful, modest, humble: . . .