Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 14:22 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Proverbs 14:22 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Proverbs chapter 14 verse 22 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.”
Proverbs 14:22 (KJV)
Commentary on Proverbs 14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. This proverb contrasts those who plan evil versus good. Halo-yit'u chorshey ra (הֲלוֹא־יִתְעוּ חֹרְשֵׁי רָע, do not those who devise evil go astray?). Ta'ah (תָּעָה, err, wander, go astray) describes losing the way. Vecheced ve'emet chorshey tov (וְחֶסֶד וֶאֱמֶת חֹרְשֵׁי טוֹב, but mercy and truth for those who devise good). Chesed (חֶסֶד, steadfast love, loyalty) and emet (אֱמֶת, truth, faithfulness) reward those planning good. The proverb teaches that what we devise determines our outcome—evil leads astra...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Proverbs 14:22
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“but he will condemn a man of wicked devices.”
“For the law was given by Moses”
“seeing he dwells securely by you.”
“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.”
“All the paths of the LORD are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.”
“even when the needy speaks right.”
“that they may preserve him.”
“for they shall obtain mercy.”
“Whereas it was in your heart to build a house for my name”
“The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.”