Contradiction with Proverbs 13:21
This verse states that evil pursues sinners, contrasting with Proverbs 12:20, which suggests deceitful hearts experience grief while counselors of peace find joy.
Proverbs 13:21: Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed.
Contradiction with James 3:16
This verse claims that where envy and strife exist, there is confusion and every evil work, opposing Proverbs 12:20's message of joy for peacemakers.
James 3:16: For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work. [confusion: Gr. tumult, or, unquietness]
Contradiction with Matthew 10:34
This verse states that Jesus did not come to bring peace but a sword, contradicting Proverbs 12:20's implication that peace brings joy.
Matthew 10:34: Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword.
Contradiction with Isaiah 48:22
This verse says there is no peace for the wicked, which can be viewed as contradicting the notion of joy in peacemaking in Proverbs 12:20.
Isaiah 48:22: [There is] no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.
Contradiction with Jeremiah 8:15
This verse talks about waiting for peace and not finding any, opposing the promise of joy for those promoting peace in Proverbs 12:20.
Jeremiah 8:15: We looked for peace, but no good [came; and] for a time of health, and behold trouble!