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New Revised Standard
Proverbs 12:5
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The thoughts of the righteous are just,but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous are just,but guidance from the wicked is deceitful.
Hebrew Names Version
The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.
King James Version
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
English Standard Version
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous are just; 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.
The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
New Century Version
The plans that good people make are fair, but the advice of the wicked will trick you.
The plans that good people make are fair, but the advice of the wicked will trick you.
New English Translation
The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
The plans of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are 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.
The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable), But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
World English Bible
The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous are just. The advice of the wicked is deceitful.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The thoughtes of the iust are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitfull.
The thoughtes of the iust are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceitfull.
Legacy Standard Bible
The thoughts of the righteous are just,But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous are just,But the guidance of the wicked is deceitful.
Berean Standard Bible
The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
Contemporary English Version
Good people have kind thoughts, but you should never trust the advice of someone evil.
Good people have kind thoughts, but you should never trust the advice of someone evil.
Complete Jewish Bible
The plans of the righteous are just, but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
The plans of the righteous are just, but the schemes of the wicked are deceitful.
Darby Translation
The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Easy-to-Read Version
Good people are honest and fair in all they do, but those who are evil lie and cannot be trusted.
Good people are honest and fair in all they do, but those who are evil lie and cannot be trusted.
George Lamsa Translation
The thoughts of the righteous are upright; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are upright; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Good News Translation
Honest people will treat you fairly; the wicked only want to deceive you.
Honest people will treat you fairly; the wicked only want to deceive you.
Lexham English Bible
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Literal Translation
The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are right; the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The thoughtes of ye righteous are right, but the ymaginacion of the vngodly are disceatfull.
The thoughtes of ye righteous are right, but the ymaginacion of the vngodly are disceatfull.
American Standard Version
The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are just; But the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Bible in Basic English
The purposes of upright men are right, but the designs of evil-doers are deceit.
The purposes of upright men are right, but the designs of evil-doers are deceit.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are right; but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
King James Version (1611)
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The thoughtes of the ryghteous are ryght: but the imaginations of the vngodly are deceptfull.
The thoughtes of the ryghteous are ryght: but the imaginations of the vngodly are deceptfull.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
The thoughts of the righteous are true judgments; but ungodly men devise deceits.
English Revised Version
The thoughts of the righteous are just: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are just: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The thouytis of iust men ben domes; and the counselis of wickid men ben gileful.
The thouytis of iust men ben domes; and the counselis of wickid men ben gileful.
Update Bible Version
The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
Webster's Bible Translation
The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.
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.
The thoughts of the righteous are right, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
New Living Translation
The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
The plans of the godly are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
New Life Bible
The thoughts of those who are right with God can be trusted, but the words of the sinful are false.
The thoughts of those who are right with God can be trusted, but the words of the sinful are false.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
The plans of the righteous, are just, but, the counsels of the lawless, are deceitful.
The plans of the righteous, are just, but, the counsels of the lawless, are deceitful.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Revised Standard Version
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are treacherous.
Young's Literal Translation
The thoughts of the righteous [are] justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit.
The thoughts of the righteous [are] justice, The counsels of the wicked -- deceit.
THE MESSAGE
The thinking of principled people makes for justice; the plots of degenerates corrupt.
The thinking of principled people makes for justice; the plots of degenerates corrupt.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
The thoughts of the righteous are just, But the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Contextual Overview
5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
thoughts: Proverbs 11:23, Proverbs 24:9, Psalms 119:15, Psalms 139:23, Isaiah 55:7, Jeremiah 4:14
counsels: Psalms 12:2, Psalms 12:3, Psalms 36:2-4, Psalms 41:6, Psalms 41:7, Psalms 140:1-3, Matthew 2:3-8, Matthew 2:16, Matthew 26:4, 1 Corinthians 4:5, 2 Corinthians 4:2
Reciprocal: Genesis 49:6 - come 1 Kings 12:14 - the counsel 2 Chronicles 10:14 - the advice 2 Chronicles 22:4 - they were his Proverbs 26:24 - deceit Matthew 1:20 - while
Cross-References
Genesis 10:19
And the territory of the Canaanites extended from Sidon, in the direction of Gerar, as far as Gaza, and in the direction of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.
And the territory of the Canaanites extended from Sidon, in the direction of Gerar, as far as Gaza, and in the direction of Sodom, Gomorrah, Admah, and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.
Genesis 11:31
Terah took his son Abram and his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, his son Abram's wife, and they went out together from Ur of the Chaldeans to go into the land of Canaan; but when they came to Haran, they settled there.
Terah took his son Abram and his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, his son Abram's wife, and they went out together from Ur of the Chaldeans to go into the land of Canaan; but when they came to Haran, they settled there.
Genesis 12:5
Abram took his wife Sarai and his brother's son Lot, and all the possessions that they had gathered, and the persons whom they had acquired in Haran; and they set forth to go to the land of Canaan. When they had come to the land of Canaan,
Abram took his wife Sarai and his brother's son Lot, and all the possessions that they had gathered, and the persons whom they had acquired in Haran; and they set forth to go to the land of Canaan. When they had come to the land of Canaan,
Genesis 12:8
From there he moved on to the hill country on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; and there he built an altar to the Lord and invoked the name of the Lord .
From there he moved on to the hill country on the east of Bethel, and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east; and there he built an altar to the Lord and invoked the name of the Lord .
Genesis 12:9
And Abram journeyed on by stages toward the Negeb.
And Abram journeyed on by stages toward the Negeb.
Genesis 14:14
When Abram heard that his nephew had been taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, three hundred eighteen of them, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.
When Abram heard that his nephew had been taken captive, he led forth his trained men, born in his house, three hundred eighteen of them, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.
Genesis 14:21
Then the king of Sodom said to Abram, "Give me the persons, but take the goods for yourself."
Then the king of Sodom said to Abram, "Give me the persons, but take the goods for yourself."
Acts 7:4
Then he left the country of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God had him move from there to this country in which you are now living.
Then he left the country of the Chaldeans and settled in Haran. After his father died, God had him move from there to this country in which you are now living.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The thoughts of the righteous [are] right,.... Or "judgment" o. The thoughts of men's hearts are naturally evil, nor can any think a good thought of themselves; but the thoughts of the righteous are directed and influenced by the grace of God, and are formed according to that Word which is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart; their thoughts concerning God and religion, concerning Christ and his Gospel, his ways and worship, his truths and ordinances, they are judiciously framed according to the rule of God's word, the revelation he has made, and so are right; and such are their resolutions and designs to serve the Lord their God, and him only, and to cleave to him with full purpose of heart
[but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit; the designs, schemes, and contrivances of wicked men, are to trick, and overreach, and defraud their neighbours in civil affairs; and of false teachers, to deceive the hearts of the simple in religious ones. The coming of the man of sin was with all deceivableness; and all the gaudy show and pageantry he makes, and pretended miracles he works, are to deceive the inhabitants of the earth; and by his sorceries all nations are deceived, 2 Thessalonians 2:10.
o משפט "judicium", Pagninns, Montanus, Mercerus, Cocceius, Gejerus.
