Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
Devise not evil
Bible References
Devise not evil
Proverbs 6:14
Hath perverse things in his heart, deviseth mischief on every occasion, strifes, he sendeth forth.
Proverbs 16:29
A ruthless man, enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him in a way, not good.
Psalm 35:20
For, no salvation, will they utter, - But, against the quiet of the land, deceitful things, do they devise;
Psalm 55:20
He hath thrust forth his hands, against them he was wont to salute, he hath violated his covenant;
Psalm 59:3
For lo! they have lain in wait for my life, Mighty ones stir up strife against me, Without transgression of mine, and without sin of mine, O Yahweh;
Jeremiah 18:18
Then said they, - Come ye and let us devise against Jeremiah devices, For the law shall not perish from the priest, Nor, counsel, from the wise, Nor, the word from the prophet: Come and let as smite him with the tongue, And let us not give ear to any of his words!
Micah 2:1
Alas for them who devise iniquity and work wickedness upon their beds, - in the light of the morning, they will execute it, for it is in the power of their hand.