Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. New Living Translation The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous. English Standard Version The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. Berean Standard Bible The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. King James Bible The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. New King James Version The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. New American Standard Bible The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. NASB 1995 The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. NASB 1977 The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. Legacy Standard Bible The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful. Amplified Bible The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable), But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful. Christian Standard Bible The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked is deceitful. Holman Christian Standard Bible The thoughts of the righteous are just, but guidance from the wicked leads to deceit. American Standard Version The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Contemporary English Version Good people have kind thoughts, but you should never trust the advice of someone evil. English Revised Version The thoughts of the righteous are just: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. GOD'S WORD® Translation The thoughts of righteous people are fair. The advice of wicked people is treacherous. Good News Translation Honest people will treat you fairly; the wicked only want to deceive you. International Standard Version The plans of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. Majority Standard Bible The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. NET Bible The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. New Heart English Bible The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. Webster's Bible Translation The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. World English Bible The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe thoughts of the righteous [are] justice, "" The counsels of the wicked—deceit. Young's Literal Translation The thoughts of the righteous are justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit. Smith's Literal Translation The purposes of the just are judgment: the guidance of the unjust, deceit. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. Catholic Public Domain Version The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest. New American Bible The plans of the just are right; the designs of the wicked are deceit. New Revised Standard Version The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe thoughts of the righteous are upright; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The purposes of the righteous are justice, and the way of life of the evil is deceit. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The thoughts of the righteous are right; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Brenton Septuagint Translation The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Loving Discipline and Knowledge…4A wife of noble character is her husband’s crown, but she who causes shame is like decay in his bones. 5The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit. 6The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, but the speech of the upright rescues them.… Cross References Psalm 37:30 The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers. / But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 119:11 I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You. Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Isaiah 32:7-8 The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just. / But a noble man makes honorable plans; he stands up for worthy causes. Jeremiah 17:9-10 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? / I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Proverbs 15:26 The LORD detests the thoughts of the wicked, but the words of the pure are pleasant to Him. Proverbs 21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent! Proverbs 24:8-9 He who plots evil will be called a schemer. / A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men. Matthew 12:34-35 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. Matthew 15:18-19 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Romans 12:2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. / The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment. / “For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ. Treasury of Scripture The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. Proverbs 11:23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. Proverbs 24:9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. Psalm 119:15 I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways. counsels Psalm 12:2,3 They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: with flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak… Psalm 36:2-4 For he flattereth himself in his own eyes, until his iniquity be found to be hateful… Psalm 41:6,7 And if he come to see me, he speaketh vanity: his heart gathereth iniquity to itself; when he goeth abroad, he telleth it… Jump to Previous Advice Counsels Deceit Deceitful Designs Evil-Doers Justice Plans Purposes Right Righteous Thoughts Treacherous Upright WickedJump to Next Advice Counsels Deceit Deceitful Designs Evil-Doers Justice Plans Purposes Right Righteous Thoughts Treacherous Upright WickedProverbs 12 1. Whoever loves discipline loves knowledgeThe plans of the righteous The Hebrew word for "plans" is "מַחֲשָׁבוֹת" (machashavot), which can also mean thoughts, intentions, or purposes. This word suggests a deliberate and thoughtful process, indicating that the righteous engage in careful consideration and reflection before acting. The term "righteous" is derived from the Hebrew "צַדִּיק" (tzaddik), referring to those who live in accordance with God's laws and moral principles. In a historical context, the righteous were often seen as those who upheld justice and fairness, aligning their lives with divine wisdom. The plans of such individuals are inherently "just," meaning they are rooted in equity and truth, reflecting God's character. are just but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The plansמַחְשְׁב֣וֹת (maḥ·šə·ḇō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 4284: A contrivance, a texture, machine, intention, plan of the righteous צַדִּיקִ֣ים (ṣad·dî·qîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6662: Just, righteous are just, מִשְׁפָּ֑ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style [but] the counsel תַּחְבֻּל֖וֹת (taḥ·bu·lō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8458: Steerage, guidance, a plan of the wicked רְשָׁעִ֣ים (rə·šā·‘îm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person leads to deceit. מִרְמָֽה׃ (mir·māh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4820: Deceit, treachery Links Proverbs 12:5 NIVProverbs 12:5 NLT Proverbs 12:5 ESV Proverbs 12:5 NASB Proverbs 12:5 KJV Proverbs 12:5 BibleApps.com Proverbs 12:5 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 12:5 Chinese Bible Proverbs 12:5 French Bible Proverbs 12:5 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just (Prov. 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