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 wicked devices is hated.
Proverbs 12:2
A good man obtaineth favor from the LORD: but a man of wicked devices he will condemn.
Isaiah 32:7
The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
But
Genesis 24:27
And he said, Blessed be the LORD God of my master Abraham, who hath not left my master destitute of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the LORD led me to the house of my master's brethren.
Psalm 25:10
All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth to such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalm 61:7
He shall abide before God for ever: 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, Forasmuch as it was in thy heart to build a house for my name, thou didst well in that it was in thy heart;
General references
Proverbs 24:8
He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.