'Devise' in the Bible

They devise unjust schemes; they disguise a well-conceived plot. Man's inner thoughts cannot be discovered.

Yes, they devise a unified strategy; they form an alliance against you.

Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.

Devise your strategy, but it will be thwarted! Issue your orders, but they will not be executed! For God is with us!

"'This is what the sovereign Lord says: On that day thoughts will come into your mind, and you will devise an evil plan.

In a time of prosperity for the most productive areas of the province he will come and accomplish what neither his fathers nor their fathers accomplished. He will distribute loot, spoils, and property to his followers, and he will devise plans against fortified cities, but not for long.

Those who devise sinful plans are as good as dead, those who dream about doing evil as they lie in bed. As soon as morning dawns they carry out their plans, because they have the power to do so.