Proverbs 14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth [shall be to] them that devise good.
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Referenced Verses
- Prov 12:2 : 2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
- Prov 14:17 : 17 He that is soon angry will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
- Prov 19:22 : 22 That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
- Isa 32:7-8 : 7 And the instruments of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right. 8 But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.
- Matt 5:7 : 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- John 1:17 : 17 For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
- Gen 24:27 : 27 And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of my master Abraham, who hath not forsaken his lovingkindness and his truth toward my master: as for me, Jehovah hath led me in the way to the house of my master's brethren.
- 2 Chr 6:8 : 8 But Jehovah said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart:
- Ps 25:10 : 10 All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
- Ps 61:7 : 7 He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
- Prov 3:29 : 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbor, Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
Similar Verses (AI)
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- Prov 12:20-223 verses77%
20 Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
21 There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.
22 Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.
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8 He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.
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27 He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.
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4 Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts.
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1 Woe to them that devise iniquity and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
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21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
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2 A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
- Isa 32:7-82 verses72%
7 And the instruments of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
8 But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.
- Prov 11:17-193 verses71%
17 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18 The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness [hath] a sure reward.
19 He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.
- Prov 28:5-62 verses71%
5 Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.
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21 He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
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2 For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.
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2 Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words, but will arise against the house of the evil-doers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.
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4 He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not evil.
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20 He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
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21 Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.
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23 In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.
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10 Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.
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6 By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.
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14 Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.
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21 The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.
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14 Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the perverseness of evil;
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11 For they intended evil against thee; They conceived a device which they are not able to perform.
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19 The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
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29 Devise not evil against thy neighbor, Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
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2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart;
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20 They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.
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11 Now therefore, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith Jehovah: Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and amend your ways and your doings.
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3 Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge [is ready] for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the evil desire of his soul: thus they weave it together.
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13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.
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10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.
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27 Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.
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15 Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.
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31 He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.
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5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.
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7 The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.
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3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.
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5 Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.
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2 In the pride of the wicked the poor is hotly pursued; Let them be taken in the devices that they have conceived.
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14 In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.
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15 It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.
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22 That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
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30 He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.
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18 Yet he filled their houses with good things: But the counsel of the wicked is far from me.