Proverbs 14:22

Modern

Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

Traditional

Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

Literal

Do they not go astray who are planning evil? And loving devotion and truth are unto those planning good.

Latin

Errant qui operantur malum; misericordia et veritas præparant bona.

Hebrew

English

Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.

Proverbs 12:2
The good man obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a man who devises evil.
Psalm 25:10
All the LORD’s ways are loving and faithful to those who keep His covenant and His decrees.
John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Isaiah 32:7–8
The weapons of the scoundrel are destructive; he hatches plots to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.
2 Chronicles 6:8
But the LORD said to my father David, ‘Since it was in your heart to build a house for My Name, you have done well to have this in your heart.
Proverbs 19:22
The desire of a man is loving devotion; better to be poor than a liar.
Proverbs 14:17
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly, and a devious man is hated.
Genesis 24:27
…saying, “Blessed be the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the LORD has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”
Psalm 61:7
May he sit enthroned in God’s presence forever; appoint Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness to guard him.
Proverbs 3:29
Do not devise evil against your neighbor, for he trustfully dwells beside you.