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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 14) Proverbs 14:22 KJV
"Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good."
Proverbs Chapter 14, Verse 22
Proverbs 14:22 in Context (Verses 19–25 KJV)
19
The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20
The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.*
21
He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23
In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24
The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.
25
A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.