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Proverbs 14:22
Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth are to those devising good,
Proverbs 14:22 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 have bowed down before the good, And the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 Even of his neighbour is the poor hated, And those loving the rich are many.
21 Whoso is despising his neighbour sinneth, Whoso is favouring the humble, O his happiness.
22 Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth are to those devising good,
23 In all labour there is advantage, And a thing of the lips is only to want.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, The folly of fools is folly.
25 A true witness is delivering souls, And a deceitful one breatheth out lies.
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