Proverbs 14:22
What does Proverbs 14:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 14:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy and good faith are for the designers of good.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth <FI>are<Fi> to those devising good,
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
Context
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.
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