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 A quick-tempered man acts foolishly,
and a man who schemes is hated.
and a man who schemes is hated.
Proverbs 12:2 The good person obtains favor from the Lord,
but He condemns a man who schemes.
but He condemns a man who schemes.
Isaiah 32:7 The scoundrel’s weapons are destructive;
he hatches plots to destroy the needy with lies,
even when the poor says what is right.
he hatches plots to destroy the needy with lies,
even when the poor says what is right.
But
Genesis 24:27
and said, “Praise the Lord, the God of my master Abraham, who has not withheld His kindness and faithfulness from my master. As for me, the Lord has led me on the journey to the house of my master’s relatives.”
Psalm 25:10 All the Lord’s ways show faithful love and truth
to those who keep His covenant and decrees.
to those who keep His covenant and decrees.
Psalm 61:7 May he sit enthroned before God forever;
appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.
appoint faithful love and truth to guard him.
Matthew 5:7 The merciful are blessed,
for they will be shown mercy.
John 1:17 for the law was given through Moses,
grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
grace and truth
Devise
Proverbs 19:22 What is desirable in a man is his fidelity;
better to be a poor man than a liar.
better to be a poor man than a liar.
2 Chronicles 6:8 However, Yahweh said to my father David,
“Since it was your desire to build a temple for My name,
you have done well to have this desire.
“Since it was your desire to build a temple for My name,
you have done well to have this desire.
General references
Proverbs 24:8 The one who plots evil
will be called a schemer.
will be called a schemer.