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- Proverbs
- Chapter 14
- Verse 22
Proverbs 14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
Do they not err that devise evil?.... Certainly they do; they go astray from the right way, from the word of truth, from the Gospel of Christ, who contrive schemes to commit sin, and do mischief to…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
Err - In the sense of wandering from the right way, the way of life.
Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714
Matthew Henry
See here, 1. How miserably mistaken those are that not only do evil, but devise it: Do they not err? Yes, certainly they do; every one knows it. They think that by sinning with craft and contrivance,…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
The LXX. add:
They understand not mercy and faith who are devisers of evil,
But things merciful and faithful are with them who devise good.
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