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Proverbs 14:22

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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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.