Proverbs 14:22

Proverbs 14:22 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
• New International Version (NIV)Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.

Context of Proverbs 14:22

20A poor person is hated even by his neighbor, but a rich person is loved by many. 21Whoever despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is the one who is kind to humble people. Don’t those who stray plan what is evil, while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good? 23In hard work there is always something gained, but idle talk leads only to poverty. 24The crown of wise people is their wealth. The stupidity of fools is just that—stupidity!

Proverbs 14:22 word by word

הֲֽלוֹא־יִ֭תְעוּ חֹ֣רְשֵׁי רָ֑ע וְחֶ֥סֶד וֶ֝אֱמֶ֗ת חֹ֣רְשֵׁי טֽוֹב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Do they not errתָּעָהtâ‛âh · to go astrayH8582
• that deviseחָרַשׁchârash · to plow/plotH2790
• evilרַעra‛ râ‛âh · bad: evilH7451
• but mercyחֶ֫סֶדchêsêd · kindnessH2617
• and truthאֱמֶת'emeth · truth: faithfulH571
• goodטוֹבţôb · goodH2896

Cross-references for Proverbs 14:22

• Proverbs 22:17Open your ears, and hear the words of wise people, and set your mind on the knowledge I give you.
• Proverbs 12:2A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns everyone who schemes.
• Isaiah 32:7The tricks of scoundrels are evil. They devise wicked plans in order to ruin poor people with lies, even when needy people plead for justice.
• Genesis 24:27He said, “Praise the Lord, the God of my master Abraham. The Lord hasn’t failed to be kind and faithful to my master. The Lord has led me on this trip to the home of my master’s relatives.”
• Psalms 25:10Every path of the Lord is ⌞one of⌟ mercy and truth for those who cling to his promise and written instructions.
• Psalms 61:7May he sit enthroned in the presence of God forever. May mercy and truth protect him.
• Matthew 5:7Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be treated mercifully.
• John 1:17Laws were given through Moses, but kindness and truth came into existence through Jesus Christ.
• Proverbs 19:22Loyalty is desirable in a person, and it is better to be poor than a liar.
• 2 Chronicles 6:8However, the Lord said to my father David, ‘Since you had your heart set on building a temple for my name, your intentions were good.

Commentaries on Proverbs 14:22

• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 22Err - In the sense of wandering from the right way, the way of life.Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 22Verse 22 How wisely those consult their own interest, who not only do good, but devise it!Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2222. As usual, the interrogative negative strengthens the affirmative. mercy and truth--that is, God's (Psa 57:3; 61:7).Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 14:22

• Malice
• Mercy
• Wicked (People)

In the dictionaries

• Backslider
• Confident
• Crib
• Easy
• Envious
• Hasty
• Mock
• Poetry
• Prudent
• Rich

Commentaries on Proverbs 14

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings