Proverbs 14:22 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Don't those who stray plan what is evil, while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good?(GOD'S WORD®)

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.

BBE:

Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy and good faith are for the designers of good.

DBY:

Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.

ERV:

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

JPS:

Shall they not go astray that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be for them that devise good.

WBS:

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

WEB:

Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.

YLT:

Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth are to those devising good,

Proverbs 14:22 Cross References

XREF:

Psalm 36:4 He plans wickedness upon his bed; He sets himself on a path that is not good; He does not despise evil.

Proverbs 3:29 Do not devise harm against your neighbor, While he lives securely beside you.

Proverbs 12:2 A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

Micah 2:1 Woe to those who scheme iniquity, Who work out evil on their beds! When morning comes, they do it, For it is in the power of their hands. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

14:18. Sin is the shame of sinners; but wisdom is the honour of the wise. 19. Even bad men acknowledge the excellency of God's people. 20. Friendship in the world is governed by self-interest. It is good to have God our Friend; he will not desert us. 21. To despise a man for his employment or appearance is a sin. 22. How wisely those consult their own interest, who not only do good, but devise it! 23. Labour of the head, or of the hand, will turn to some good account. But if men's religion runs all out in talk and noise, they will come to nothing. 24. The riches of men of wisdom and piety enlarge their usefulness. 25. An upright man will venture the displeasure of the greatest, to bring truth to light. 26,27. Those who fear the Lord so as to obey and serve him, have a strong ground of confidence, and will be preserved. Let us seek to this Fountain of life, that we may escape the snares of death. 28. Let all that wish well to the kingdom of Christ, do what they can, that many may be added to his church. 29. A mild, patient man is one that learns of Christ, who is Wisdom itself. Unbridled passion is folly made known. 30. An upright, contented, and benevolent mind, tends to health. 31. To oppress the poor is to reproach our Creator. 32. The wicked man has his soul forced from him; he dies in his sins, under the guilt and power of them. But godly men, though they have pain and some dread of death, have the blessed hope, which God, who cannot lie, has given them. 33. Wisdom possesses the heart, and thus regulates the affections and tempers. 34. Piety and holiness always promote industry, sobriety, and honesty. 35. The great King who reigns over heaven and earth, will reward faithful servants who honour his gospel by the proper discharge of the duties of their stations: he despises not the services of the lowest.

CONC:

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