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 quickly angry deals foolishly: and a man of wicked intentions is hated.
Proverbs 12:2
A good man obtains favor of the LORD: but a man of wicked intentions will he condemn.
Isaiah 32:7
The schemes also of the schemer are evil: he devises wicked plans to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaks justly.
But
Genesis 24:27
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who has not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's kinsmen.
Psalm 25:10
All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalm 61:7
He shall abide before God forever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
John 1:17
For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.
Devise
Proverbs 19:22
The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.
2 Chronicles 6:8
But the LORD said to David my father, Since it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well in that it was in your heart:
General references
Proverbs 24:8
He that plans to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.