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 who is quick to become angry will commit folly, and a crafty man is hated.
Proverbs 12:2
A good man shall obtain favor from Yahweh, but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.
Isaiah 32:7
The ways of the scoundrel are evil. He devises wicked devices to destroy the humble with lying words, even when the needy speaks right.
But
Genesis 24:27
He said, "Blessed be Yahweh, the God of my master Abraham, who has not forsaken his loving kindness and his truth toward my master. As for me, Yahweh has led me in the way to the house of my master's relatives."
Psalm 25:10
All the paths of Yahweh are loving kindness and truth to such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Psalm 61:7
He shall be enthroned in God's presence forever. Appoint your loving kindness 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 were realized through Jesus Christ.
Devise
Proverbs 19:22
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
2 Chronicles 6:8
But Yahweh said to David my father, 'Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name, you did well that it was in your heart:
General references
Proverbs 24:8
One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.