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THE MESSAGE
Proverbs 14:22
Isn't it obvious that conspirators lose out, while the thoughtful win love and trust?
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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.
Amplified Bible
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.
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.
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,
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
22 Isn't it obvious that conspirators lose out, while the thoughtful win love and trust?
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, Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him set out and defeated the Rephaim in Ashteroth Karnaim, the Zuzim in Ham, the Emim in Shaveh Kiriathaim, and the Horites in their hill country of Seir as far as El Paran on the far edge of the desert. On their way back they stopped at En Mishpat, that is, Kadesh, and conquered the whole region of the Amalekites as well as that of the Amorites who lived in Hazazon Tamar.
In the fourteenth year, Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him set out and defeated the Rephaim in Ashteroth Karnaim, the Zuzim in Ham, the Emim in Shaveh Kiriathaim, and the Horites in their hill country of Seir as far as El Paran on the far edge of the desert. On their way back they stopped at En Mishpat, that is, Kadesh, and conquered the whole region of the Amalekites as well as that of the Amorites who lived in Hazazon Tamar.
Genesis 17:1
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, God showed up and said to him, "I am The Strong God, live entirely before me, live to the hilt! I'll make a covenant between us and I'll give you a huge family."
When Abram was ninety-nine years old, God showed up and said to him, "I am The Strong God, live entirely before me, live to the hilt! I'll make a covenant between us and I'll give you a huge family."
Genesis 21:33
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worshiped God there, praying to the Eternal God. Abraham lived in Philistine country for a long time.
Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beersheba and worshiped God there, praying to the Eternal God. Abraham lived in Philistine country for a long time.
Exodus 6:8
God said to Moses, "Now you'll see what I'll do to Pharaoh: With a strong hand he'll send them out free; with a strong hand he'll drive them out of his land." God continued speaking to Moses, reassuring him, "I am God . I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as The Strong God, but by my name God (I-Am-Present) I was not known to them. I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, the country in which they lived as sojourners. But now I've heard the groanings of the Israelites whom the Egyptians continue to enslave and I've remembered my covenant. Therefore tell the Israelites: "I am God . I will bring you out from under the cruel hard labor of Egypt. I will rescue you from slavery. I will redeem you, intervening with great acts of judgment. I'll take you as my own people and I'll be God to you. You'll know that I am God , your God who brings you out from under the cruel hard labor of Egypt. I'll bring you into the land that I promised to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and give it to you as your own country. I AM God ."
God said to Moses, "Now you'll see what I'll do to Pharaoh: With a strong hand he'll send them out free; with a strong hand he'll drive them out of his land." God continued speaking to Moses, reassuring him, "I am God . I appeared to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob as The Strong God, but by my name God (I-Am-Present) I was not known to them. I also established my covenant with them to give them the land of Canaan, the country in which they lived as sojourners. But now I've heard the groanings of the Israelites whom the Egyptians continue to enslave and I've remembered my covenant. Therefore tell the Israelites: "I am God . I will bring you out from under the cruel hard labor of Egypt. I will rescue you from slavery. I will redeem you, intervening with great acts of judgment. I'll take you as my own people and I'll be God to you. You'll know that I am God , your God who brings you out from under the cruel hard labor of Egypt. I'll bring you into the land that I promised to give Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and give it to you as your own country. I AM God ."
Psalms 24:1
A David Psalm God claims Earth and everything in it, God claims World and all who live on it. He built it on Ocean foundations, laid it out on River girders.
A David Psalm God claims Earth and everything in it, God claims World and all who live on it. He built it on Ocean foundations, laid it out on River girders.
Isaiah 57:15
A Message from the high and towering God, who lives in Eternity, whose name is Holy: "I live in the high and holy places, but also with the low-spirited, the spirit-crushed, And what I do is put new spirit in them, get them up and on their feet again. For I'm not going to haul people into court endlessly, I'm not going to be angry forever. Otherwise, people would lose heart. These souls I created would tire out and give up. I was angry, good and angry, because of Israel's sins. I struck him hard and turned away in anger, while he kept at his stubborn, willful ways. When I looked again and saw what he was doing, I decided to heal him, lead him, and comfort him, creating a new language of praise for the mourners. Peace to the far-off, peace to the near-at-hand," says God — "and yes, I will heal them. But the wicked are storm-battered seas that can't quiet down. The waves stir up garbage and mud. There's no peace," God says, "for the wicked."
A Message from the high and towering God, who lives in Eternity, whose name is Holy: "I live in the high and holy places, but also with the low-spirited, the spirit-crushed, And what I do is put new spirit in them, get them up and on their feet again. For I'm not going to haul people into court endlessly, I'm not going to be angry forever. Otherwise, people would lose heart. These souls I created would tire out and give up. I was angry, good and angry, because of Israel's sins. I struck him hard and turned away in anger, while he kept at his stubborn, willful ways. When I looked again and saw what he was doing, I decided to heal him, lead him, and comfort him, creating a new language of praise for the mourners. Peace to the far-off, peace to the near-at-hand," says God — "and yes, I will heal them. But the wicked are storm-battered seas that can't quiet down. The waves stir up garbage and mud. There's no peace," God says, "for the wicked."
Daniel 4:34
"At the end of the seven years, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked to heaven. I was given my mind back and I blessed the High God, thanking and glorifying God, who lives forever: "His sovereign rule lasts and lasts, his kingdom never declines and falls. Life on this earth doesn't add up to much, but God's heavenly army keeps everything going. No one can interrupt his work, no one can call his rule into question.
"At the end of the seven years, I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked to heaven. I was given my mind back and I blessed the High God, thanking and glorifying God, who lives forever: "His sovereign rule lasts and lasts, his kingdom never declines and falls. Life on this earth doesn't add up to much, but God's heavenly army keeps everything going. No one can interrupt his work, no one can call his rule into question.
Daniel 12:7
"The man dressed in linen, who straddled the river, raised both hands to the skies. I heard him solemnly swear by the Eternal One that it would be a time, two times, and half a time, that when the oppressor of the holy people was brought down the story would be complete.
"The man dressed in linen, who straddled the river, raised both hands to the skies. I heard him solemnly swear by the Eternal One that it would be a time, two times, and half a time, that when the oppressor of the holy people was brought down the story would be complete.
Haggai 2:8
‘I own the silver, I own the gold.' Decree of God -of-the-Angel-Armies.
‘I own the silver, I own the gold.' Decree of God -of-the-Angel-Armies.
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.
