'Devise Evil' in the Bible
Let those be ashamed and dishonored who seek my life;Let those be turned back and humiliated who devise evil against me.
All hating me whisper together against me, Against me they devise evil to me:
They devise evil against me instead of good, and hatred in place of my love.
Who devise evil things in their hearts;They continually stir up wars.
Don't devise evil against your neighbor, since he dwells securely by you.
Deceit is in the heart of them that devise evil; But to the counsellors of peace is joy.
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
" 'Thus says the Lord Yahweh: "{And then} on that day, things will come up on your mind, and you will devise evil plans.
Although I trained and strengthened their arms [for victory over their enemies],Yet they devise evil against Me.
and oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the sojourner, nor the poor; and let none of you devise evil against his brother in your heart.