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Proverbs 14:22
Do they not go astray who devise evil and wander from the way of righteousness? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
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Christian Standard Bible®
Don’t those who plan evil go astray?But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Don’t those who plan evil go astray?But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Hebrew Names Version
Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
King James Version
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
English Standard Version
Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
New American Standard Bible
Will they who devise evil not go astray? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
Will they who devise evil not go astray? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
New Century Version
Those who make evil plans will be ruined, but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.
Those who make evil plans will be ruined, but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.
World English Bible
Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
Geneva Bible (1587)
Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.
Doe not they erre that imagine euill? but to them that thinke on good things, shalbe mercie and trueth.
Legacy Standard Bible
Will they not wander in error who devise evil?But lovingkindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
Will they not wander in error who devise evil?But lovingkindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
Berean Standard Bible
Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
Contemporary English Version
It's a mistake to make evil plans, but you will have loyal friends if you want to do right.
It's a mistake to make evil plans, but you will have loyal friends if you want to do right.
Complete Jewish Bible
Won't those who plot evil go astray? But grace and truth are for those who plan good.
Won't those who plot evil go astray? But grace and truth are for those who plan good.
Darby Translation
Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
Easy-to-Read Version
Whoever works to do good will find love and loyalty. It is a mistake to work at doing evil.
Whoever works to do good will find love and loyalty. It is a mistake to work at doing evil.
George Lamsa Translation
The wicked err when they devise evil; but compassionate and righteous men do all kinds of good. The workers of iniquity do not understand truth and mercy; kindness and truth are with the workers of good things.
The wicked err when they devise evil; but compassionate and righteous men do all kinds of good. The workers of iniquity do not understand truth and mercy; kindness and truth are with the workers of good things.
Good News Translation
You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good; if you work for evil, you are making a mistake.
You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good; if you work for evil, you are making a mistake.
Lexham English Bible
Have they not erred, those who plan evil? But loyalty and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
Have they not erred, those who plan evil? But loyalty and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
Literal Translation
Do not those who think evil go astray? But mercy and truth will be to those who think of good.
Do not those who think evil go astray? But mercy and truth will be to those who think of good.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
They that ymagin wickednes, shalbe disapoynted: but they that muse vpo good thinges, vnto soch shal happen mercy and faithfulnesse.
They that ymagin wickednes, shalbe disapoynted: but they that muse vpo good thinges, vnto soch shal happen mercy and faithfulnesse.
American Standard Version
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Bible in Basic English
Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy and good faith are for the designers of good.
Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy and good faith are for the designers of good.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Shall they not go astray that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be for them that devise good.
Shall they not go astray that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be for them that devise good.
King James Version (1611)
Doe they not erre that deuise euil? But mercy and trueth shall be to them that deuise good.
Doe they not erre that deuise euil? But mercy and trueth shall be to them that deuise good.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Without doubt they erre that worke wickednesse: but they that muse vpon good thynges, vnto such shall happen mercie and trueth.
Without doubt they erre that worke wickednesse: but they that muse vpon good thynges, vnto such shall happen mercie and trueth.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.
They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth. The framers of evil do not understand mercy and truth: but compassion and faithfulness are with the framers of good.
English Revised Version
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
thei erren that worchen yuel. Merci and treuthe maken redi goodis;
thei erren that worchen yuel. Merci and treuthe maken redi goodis;
Update Bible Version
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth [shall be to] those that devise good.
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth [shall be to] those that devise good.
Webster's Bible Translation
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good.
New English Translation
Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.
Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.
New King James Version
Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
New Living Translation
If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
New Life Bible
Do not those who make sinful plans go the wrong way? Kindness and truth are for those who plan good.
Do not those who make sinful plans go the wrong way? Kindness and truth are for those who plan good.
New Revised Standard
Do they not err that plan evil? Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
Do they not err that plan evil? Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Shall they not, become vagrants, who devise evil? but, lovingkindness and faithfulness, be to them who devise good.
Shall they not, become vagrants, who devise evil? but, lovingkindness and faithfulness, be to them who devise good.
Douay-Rheims Bible
They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
Revised Standard Version
Do they not err that devise evil? Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.
Do they not err that devise evil? Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.
Young's Literal Translation
Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth [are] to those devising good,
Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth [are] to those devising good,
THE MESSAGE
Isn't it obvious that conspirators lose out, while the thoughtful win love and trust?
Isn't it obvious that conspirators lose out, while the thoughtful win love and trust?
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
Contextual Overview
22Do they not go astray who devise evil and wander from the way of righteousness? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
err: Proverbs 14:17, Proverbs 12:2, Isaiah 32:7, Isaiah 32:8
but: Genesis 24:27, Psalms 25:10, Psalms 61:7, Matthew 5:7, John 1:17
devise: Proverbs 19:22, 2 Chronicles 6:8
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 2:6 - the Lord 2 Samuel 15:20 - mercy Proverbs 24:8 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 14:5
In the fourteenth year Chedorlaomer and the [three] kings who were with him attacked and subdued the Rephaim in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzim in Ham, and the Emim in Shaveh-kiriathaim,
In the fourteenth year Chedorlaomer and the [three] kings who were with him attacked and subdued the Rephaim in Ashteroth-karnaim, the Zuzim in Ham, and the Emim in Shaveh-kiriathaim,
Genesis 14:6
and the Horites in their mountainous country of Seir, as far as El-paran, which is on the border of the wilderness.
and the Horites in their mountainous country of Seir, as far as El-paran, which is on the border of the wilderness.
Genesis 14:19
And Melchizedek blessed Abram and said, "Blessed (joyful, favored) be Abram by God Most High, Creator and Possessor of heaven and earth;
And Melchizedek blessed Abram and said, "Blessed (joyful, favored) be Abram by God Most High, Creator and Possessor of heaven and earth;
Genesis 14:20
And blessed, praised, and glorified be God Most High, Who has given your enemies into your hand." And Abram gave him a tenth of all [the treasure he had taken in battle].
And blessed, praised, and glorified be God Most High, Who has given your enemies into your hand." And Abram gave him a tenth of all [the treasure he had taken in battle].
Genesis 14:23
that I would not take anything that is yours, from a thread to a sandal strap, so you could not say, 'I [the King of Sodom] have made Abram rich.'
that I would not take anything that is yours, from a thread to a sandal strap, so you could not say, 'I [the King of Sodom] have made Abram rich.'
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty; Walk [habitually] before Me [with integrity, knowing that you are always in My presence], and be blameless and complete [in obedience to Me].
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, "I am God Almighty; Walk [habitually] before Me [with integrity, knowing that you are always in My presence], and be blameless and complete [in obedience to Me].
Genesis 21:33
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD [in prayer], the Eternal God.
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree at Beersheba, and there he called on the name of the LORD [in prayer], the Eternal God.
Exodus 6:8
'I will bring you to the land which I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel); and I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD [you have the promise of My changeless omnipotence and faithfulness].'"
'I will bring you to the land which I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Israel); and I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD [you have the promise of My changeless omnipotence and faithfulness].'"
Deuteronomy 32:40
'Indeed, I lift up My hand to heaven, And say (swear an oath), as I live forever,
'Indeed, I lift up My hand to heaven, And say (swear an oath), as I live forever,
Judges 11:35
And when he saw her, he tore his clothes [in grief] and said, "Alas, my daughter! You have brought me great disaster, and you are the cause of ruin to me; for I have made a vow to the LORD, and I cannot take it back."
And when he saw her, he tore his clothes [in grief] and said, "Alas, my daughter! You have brought me great disaster, and you are the cause of ruin to me; for I have made a vow to the LORD, and I cannot take it back."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Do they not err that devise evil?.... Certainly they do; they go astray from the right way, from the word of truth, from the Gospel of Christ, who contrive schemes to commit sin, and do mischief to their neighbours; or who "plough" t it, and sow it, and expect a fine harvest; but they will be mistaken, and find it will not turn to account, and that they have took a wrong course, and have gone out of the way: none more mischievous devisers or contrivers of evil than the Papists, and none more sadly and fatally err;
but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good; who devise liberal things, to do good to the poor and needy; to their neighbours, their fellow creatures and fellow Christians: such receive grace and "mercy" at the hands of God, and his "truth" will appear in making good all promises to them; mercy and truth will preserve them from the evil way, and guide them in the right way, so that they shall not err as others do; neither from the doctrines of grace and truth, nor from the practice of them.
t ×רש "arant", Baynus; "arantibus", Amama; "verbum proprie significat arare", Piscator.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Err - In the sense of wandering from the right way, the way of life.
