Bible verse
Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
Proverbs 14:22 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 14.
18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
19 The evil bow before the good, and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.
20 The poor man is hated even by his neighbor, but many are those who love the rich.
21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.
22 Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
23 There is profit in all labor, but mere talk leads only to poverty.
24 The crown of the wise is their wealth, but the effort of fools is folly.
25 A truthful witness saves lives, but one who utters lies is deceitful.
26 He who fears the LORD is secure in confidence, and his children shall have a place of refuge.
KJV
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth [shall be] to them that devise good.
ASV
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
ERV
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
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