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- Proverbs 14:22 Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
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The evil go astray doing evil, and the compassionate and righteous ones do all good things; evildoers do not understand mercy and faith, but compassion and faith are with doers of good. They that go astray devise evils: but the good devise mercy and truth.
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Verse 22. - Do they not err that devise evil? or, Will they...
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They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good...
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Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan...
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New International Version. 14 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. 2 Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. 3 A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride, but the lips of the wise protect them.
What does Proverbs 14:22 mean? This verse asks a rhetorical question to emphasize that those who plan to do sinful things are wandering away from truth. Scripture often points out the danger in that choice, both on earth (Psalm 7:14–16; Proverbs 5:22; 11:17) and in eternity (Proverbs 11:23; 12:7; Revelation 20:11–15).
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. American Standard Version. Do they not err that devise evil?
Proverbs 14:14-22. New International Version. 14 The faithless will be fully repaid for their ways, and the good rewarded for theirs. 15 The simple believe anything, but the prudent give thought to their steps. 16 The wise fear the Lord and shun evil, but a fool is hotheaded and yet feels secure. 17 A quick-tempered person does foolish things,
Proverbs 14:22. New International Version. 22 Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find[ a] love and faithfulness. Read full chapter. Footnotes. Proverbs 14:22 Or show. Proverbs 14:22 in all English translations. Proverbs 13. Proverbs 15. New International Version (NIV)
Proverbs 14:22 — New Living Translation (NLT) 22 If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
