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Proverbs 14:22

Proverbs chapter 14 · verse 22 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.21He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth; But he that hath pity on the poor, happy is he.

v.22This passage

v.23In all labor there is profit; But the talk of the lipstendethonly to penury.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 1:17

    For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

  • Proverbs 19:22

    That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.

  • Psalms 61:7

    He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.

  • 2 Chronicles 6:8

    But Jehovah said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart:

  • Genesis 24:27

    And he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of my master Abraham, who hath not forsaken his lovingkindness and his truth toward my master: as for me, Jehovah hath led me in the way to the house of my master’s brethren.

  • Psalms 25:10

    All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.