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Proverbs 14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Proverbs 14:22 · American Standard Version
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Proverbs 14:22 in other translations
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
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In context
19 The evil bow down before the good; And the wicked, at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even of his own neighbor; But the rich hath many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.
22 Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23 In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24 The crown of the wise is their riches; But the folly of fools is only folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls; But he that uttereth lies causeth deceit.
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