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 will deal foolishly; And a man of wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 12:2
A good man shall obtain favor of Jehovah; But a man of wicked devices will he condemn.
Isaiah 32:7
And the instruments 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 he said, Blessed be Jehovah, the God of my master Abraham, who hath not forsaken his lovingkindness and his truth toward my master. As for me, Jehovah hath led me in the way to the house of my master's brethren.
Psalm 25:10
All the paths of Jehovah are lovingkindness and truth Unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalm 61:7
He shall abide before God for ever: Oh prepare lovingkindness and truth, that they may preserve him.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
John 1:17
For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.
Devise
Proverbs 19:22
That which maketh a man to be desired is his kindness; And a poor man is better than a liar.
2 Chronicles 6:8
But Jehovah said unto David my father, Whereas it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well that it was in thy heart:
General references
Proverbs 24:8
He that deviseth to do evil, Men shall call him a mischief-maker.