Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

General references

Bible References

Err

Proverbs 14:17
A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
And a man of evil devices is hated.
Proverbs 12:2
A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,
But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Isaiah 32:7
As for a rogue, his weapons are evil;
He devises wicked schemes
To destroy the afflicted with slander,
Even though the needy one speaks what is right.

But

Genesis 24:27
He said, “Blessed be the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken His lovingkindness and His truth toward my master; as for me, the Lord has guided me in the way to the house of my master’s brothers.”
Psalm 25:10
All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth
To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
Psalm 61:7
He will abide before God forever;
Appoint lovingkindness and truth that they may preserve him.
Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
John 1:17
For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.

Devise

Proverbs 19:22
What is desirable in a man is his kindness,
And it is better to be a poor man than a liar.
2 Chronicles 6:8
But the Lord said to my father David, ‘Because it was in your heart to build a house for My name, you did well that it was in your heart.

General references

Proverbs 24:8
One who plans to do evil,
Men will call a schemer.