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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 · Webster Bible
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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 before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor is hated even by his own neighbor: but the rich [hath] many friends.
21 He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy 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 foolishness of fools [is] folly.
25 A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.
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