Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Devise
General references
Bible References
Err
Proverbs 14:17
He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly, and a man of mischievous devices is hated.
Proverbs 12:2
A good man obtaineth favour of Jehovah; but a man of mischievous devices will he condemn.
Isaiah 32:7
The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
But
Genesis 24:27
and said, Blessed be Jehovah, God of my master Abraham, who has not withdrawn his loving-kindness and his faithfulness from my master; I being in the way, Jehovah has led me to the house of my master's brethren.
Psalm 25:10
All the paths of Jehovah are loving-kindness and truth for such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalm 61:7
He shall abide before God for ever: bestow loving-kindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed the merciful, for they shall find mercy.
John 1:17
For the law was given by Moses: grace and truth subsists through Jesus Christ.
Devise
Proverbs 19:22
The charm of a man is his kindness; and a poor man is better than a liar.
2 Chronicles 6:8
But Jehovah said to David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house unto my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart;
General references
Proverbs 24:8
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a master of intrigues.