John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:20
Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil ,.... That secretly devise mischief in their hearts against their neighbours; that plough evil, as the word F7 חרשי . signifies, and sow discord among men; and by many artful and deceitful methods promote contention and division, in order to answer some base designs of theirs; but sooner or later they are deceived themselves, are disappointed of their views, the consequence of which is vexation and sorrow; but to the counsellors... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Proverbs 12:19
The lip of truth shall be established for ever ,.... The man that speaks truth is and will be established in his credit and reputation among men; he is uniform and all of a piece, and what he says is believed; truth, though it may be opposed, will prevail against lies and falsehood; the word of truth, the Gospel of Christ, will stand for ever; the ministers of truth and righteousness will be continued to the end of the world; Christ, who is truth itself, abides the same to day, yesterday,... read more