Proverbs 14:22

American Standard Version (1901)

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)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Prov 12:20-22
    3 verses
    77%

    20Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.

    21There shall no mischief happen to the righteous; But the wicked shall be filled with evil.

    22Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah; But they that deal truly are his delight.

  • Prov 24:8
    77%

    8He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.

  • Prov 11:27
    75%

    27He that diligently seeketh good seeketh favor; But he that searcheth after evil, it shall come unto him.

  • Ps 125:4
    74%

    4Do good, O Jehovah, unto those that are good, And to them that are upright in their hearts.

  • Mic 2:1
    73%

    1Woe 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.

  • Prov 14:21
    73%

    21He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

  • Prov 12:2
    72%

    2A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

  • Isa 32:7-8
    2 verses
    72%

    7And the instruments of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.

    8But the noble deviseth noble things; and in noble things shall he continue.

  • Prov 11:17-19
    3 verses
    71%

    17The merciful man doeth good to his own soul; But he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.

    18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness [hath] a sure reward.

    19He that is stedfast in righteousness [shall attain] unto life; And he that pursueth evil [doeth it] to his own death.

  • Prov 28:5-6
    2 verses
    71%

    5Evil men understand not justice; But they that seek Jehovah understand all things.

    6Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, Than he that is perverse in [his] ways, though he be rich.

  • Prov 21:21
    71%

    21He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.

  • Prov 24:2
    71%

    2For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.

  • Isa 31:2
    71%

    2Yet 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.

  • Ps 36:4
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    4He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not evil.

  • Prov 17:20
    71%

    20He that hath a wayward heart findeth no good; And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

  • Prov 13:21
    71%

    21Evil pursueth sinners; But the righteous shall be recompensed with good.

  • Prov 14:23
    71%

    23In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips [tendeth] only to penury.

  • Prov 28:10
    70%

    10Whoso causeth the upright to go astray in an evil way, He shall fall himself into his own pit; But the perfect shall inherit good.

  • Prov 16:6
    70%

    6By mercy and truth iniquity is atoned for; And by the fear of Jehovah men depart from evil.

  • Ps 34:14
    70%

    14Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it.

  • Ps 37:21
    70%

    21The wicked borroweth, and payeth not again; But the righteous dealeth graciously, and giveth.

  • Prov 2:14
    70%

    14Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the perverseness of evil;

  • Ps 21:11
    70%

    11For they intended evil against thee; They conceived a device which they are not able to perform.

  • Prov 14:19
    70%

    19The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.

  • Prov 3:29
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    29Devise not evil against thy neighbor, Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

  • Ps 15:2
    70%

    2He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, And speaketh truth in his heart;

  • Ps 38:20
    70%

    20They also that render evil for good Are adversaries unto me, because I follow the thing that is good.

  • Jer 18:11
    70%

    11Now 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.

  • Mic 7:3
    70%

    3Their 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.

  • Prov 17:13
    70%

    13Whoso rewardeth evil for good, Evil shall not depart from his house.

  • Ps 32:10
    70%

    10Many sorrows shall be to the wicked; But he that trusteth in Jehovah, lovingkindness shall compass him about.

  • Ps 37:27
    70%

    27Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.

  • Prov 13:15
    70%

    15Good understanding giveth favor; But the way of the transgressor is hard.

  • Prov 14:31
    69%

    31He that oppresseth the poor reproacheth his Maker; But he that hath mercy on the needy honoreth him.

  • Prov 12:5
    69%

    5The thoughts of the righteous are just; [But] the counsels of the wicked are deceit.

  • Prov 21:7
    69%

    7The violence of the wicked shall sweep them away, Because they refuse to do justice.

  • Prov 11:3
    69%

    3The integrity of the upright shall guide them; But the perverseness of the treacherous shall destroy them.

  • Ps 112:5
    69%

    5Well is it with the man that dealeth graciously and lendeth; He shall maintain his cause in judgment.

  • Ps 10:2
    69%

    2In the pride of the wicked the poor is hotly pursued; Let them be taken in the devices that they have conceived.

  • Prov 6:14
    69%

    14In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.

  • Prov 21:15
    69%

    15It is joy to the righteous to do justice; But it is a destruction to the workers of iniquity.

  • Prov 19:22
    69%

    22That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

  • Prov 16:30
    69%

    30He that shutteth his eyes, [it is] to devise perverse things: He that compresseth his lips bringeth evil to pass.

  • Job 22:18
    69%

    18Yet he filled their houses with good things: But the counsel of the wicked is far from me.