Proverbs 14:22

¶ Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good.

Do they not err {H8582} that devise {H2790} evil {H7451}? but mercy {H2617} and truth {H571} shall be to them that devise {H2790} good {H2896}.

Won't those who plot evil go astray? But grace and truth are for those who plan good.

Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Commentary

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Cross-References

  • Proverbs 12:2 (4 votes)

    ¶ A good [man] obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

  • John 1:17 (3 votes)

    For the law was given by Moses, [but] grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

  • Psalms 61:7 (2 votes)

    He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, [which] may preserve him.

  • 2 Chronicles 6:8 (2 votes)

    But the LORD said to David my father, Forasmuch as it was in thine heart to build an house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thine heart:

  • Proverbs 14:17 (2 votes)

    ¶ [He that is] soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

  • Proverbs 3:29 (2 votes)

    Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

  • Isaiah 32:7 (2 votes)

    The instruments also of the churl [are] evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.