Proverbs 12:5

The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Proverbs 12:5

BSB
The plans of the righteous are just, but the counsel of the wicked leads to deceit.
AKJV
The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
CPDV
The thoughts of the just are judgments. And the counsels of the impious are dishonest.
ERV
The thoughts of the righteous are just: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
NHEB
The thoughts of the righteous are just, but the advice of the wicked is deceitful.
SMT
The purposes of the just are judgment: the guidance of the unjust, deceit.

Commentary for Proverbs 12:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 12:5
Summary
Righteous thoughts are truthful; wicked thoughts are deceptive.
Event
Contrasting thought patterns
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom