7 occurrences

'Devises' in the Bible

Your tongue devises destruction,Like a sharp razor, O worker of deceit.

Verse ConceptsTongueFalsehoodSpeaking, EvilSharpnessRazors

Can a throne of destruction be allied with You,One which devises mischief by decree?

Verse ConceptsMischiefInjusticecorruption

A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

Verse ConceptsBehaviourShrewdnessDivine FavourEvil DevicesCondemnation Of The WickedA Good Man

As for a rogue, his weapons are evil;He devises wicked schemesTo destroy the afflicted with slander,Even though the needy one speaks what is right.

Verse ConceptsDishonesty, Kinds OfEvil PlansTrapEvil DevicesPlottinginstruments

But the noble man devises noble plans;And by noble plans he stands.

Verse ConceptsGenuinenessPlansCharacter Of SaintsGenerosity

Bible Theasaurus

Contrive (2 instances)
Devise (47 instances)
Devises (14 instances)
Forge (3 instances)
Formulate (2 instances)
Invent (1 instance)
Organize (1 instance)
Prepare (226 instances)

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