6 occurrences

'Devise' 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.

Verse ConceptsGod, As SaviordisgracePrayer, As Asking GodTrapPlottingAttempting To Kill MeHurtDisappointmenthurting

For they do not speak peace,But they devise deceitful words against those who are quiet in the land.

Verse ConceptsClaimsDeception In Fallen Human NatureQuietnessPeace, In The WickedDeceitful TonguesNo Peace

Those who seek my life lay snares for me;And those who seek to injure me have threatened destruction,And they devise treachery all day long.

Verse ConceptsDeception In Fallen Human NaturePersecution, Forms OfEvil PlansTrapCharacter Of WickedMan TrappingAll DayAttempting To Kill Me

All who hate me whisper together against me;Against me they devise my hurt, saying,

Verse ConceptsWhispering Of EvilPeople Being HatedUnder One's BreathHurthaters

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Contrive (2 instances)
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Devise (47 instances)
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