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Deceit's Boomerang Effect
Scholars explain that those who "devise evil" are caught in their own trap. They begin by deceiving others but, as commentators like Charles Ellicott note, they end up deceiving themselves. This path leads not to triumph but to internal turmoil, perplexity, and sorrow, as the deceit turns inward.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 12:20
18th Century
Theologian
The deceit of those who imagine evil can work nothing but evil to those whom they advise. The counselors of peace have j…
Charles Ellicott
On Proverbs 12:20
19th Century
Bishop
Deceit is in the heart ...—Those who plot and devise evil against others begin by deceiving them, and end by deceiving th…
John Gill
On Proverbs 12:20
17th Century
Pastor
Deceit [is] in the heart of them that imagine evil
That secretly devise mischief in their hearts against their neigh…
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Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 12:20
17th Century
Minister
Deceit and falsehood bring terrors and perplexities. But those who consult the peace and happiness of others have joy in their own minds.