Proverbs 14:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 14:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 14:22 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 14:22 — KJV
“Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.”
— Proverbs 14:22 (KJV)
Proverbs 14:22 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:22
“He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil. mischief: or, vanity”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:22: devise, evil, good
“For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations. to all...: Heb. to generation and generation”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:22: mercy, truth, good
“Now therefore go to, speak to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame evil against you, and devise a device against you: return ye now every one from his evil way, and make your ways and your doings good.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:22: devise, evil, good
“For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:22: err, evil, good
“By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 14:22: evil, mercy, truth
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