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Proverbs 14:22
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KJ21
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
ASV
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
AMP
Do they not go astray who devise evil and wander from the way of righteousness? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
AMPC
Do they not err who devise evil and wander from the way of life? But loving-kindness and mercy, loyalty and faithfulness, shall be to those who devise good.
BRG
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
CSB
Don’t those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
CSBA
Don’t those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
CEB
Don’t those who plan evil go astray? Those who plan good receive loyalty and faithfulness.
CJB
Won’t those who plot evil go astray? But grace and truth are for those who plan good.
CEV
It's a mistake to make evil plans, but you will have loyal friends if you want to do right.
DARBY
Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
DRA
They err that work evil: but mercy and truth prepare good things.
ERV
Whoever works to do good will find love and loyalty. It is a mistake to work at doing evil.
EASY
People who want to do evil things have lost their way. But those who want to do good things show faithful love.
EHV
Don’t those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan to do good find mercy and truth.
ESV
Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
ESVUK
Do they not go astray who devise evil? Those who devise good meet steadfast love and faithfulness.
EXB
·Those [L Do not those…?] who make evil plans ·will be ruined [L wander aimlessly], but those who plan to do good will ·be loved and trusted [receive loyalty and faithfulness].
GNV
Do not they err that imagine evil? but to them that think on good things, shall be mercy and truth.
GW
Don’t those who stray plan what is evil, while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good?
GNT
You will earn the trust and respect of others if you work for good; if you work for evil, you are making a mistake.
HCSB
Don’t those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
ICB
Those who make evil plans will be ruined. But people love and trust those who plan to do good.
ISV
Won’t those who plot evil go astray? But gracious love and truth are for those who plan what is good.
JUB
¶ Do they not err that meditate upon evil? but those that meditate upon good shall attain mercy and truth.
KJV
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
AKJV
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
LSB
Will they not wander in error who devise evil? But lovingkindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
LEB
Have they not erred, those who plan evil? But loyalty and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
TLB
Those who plot evil shall wander away and be lost, but those who plan good shall be granted mercy and quietness.
MSG
Isn’t it obvious that conspirators lose out, while the thoughtful win love and trust?
MEV
Do they not err who devise evil? But mercy and truth will be to those who devise good.
NOG
Don’t those who stray plan what is evil, while those who are merciful and faithful plan what is good?
NABRE
Do not those who plan evil go astray? But those who plan good win steadfast loyalty.
NASB
Will they who devise evil not go astray? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
NASB1995
Will they not go astray who devise evil? But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.
NCB
Do not those who hatch evil go astray? But those who plan good are loyal and faithful.
NCV
Those who make evil plans will be ruined, but those who plan to do good will be loved and trusted.
NET
Do not those who devise evil go astray? But those who plan good exhibit faithful covenant love.
NIRV
Those who plan evil go down the wrong path. But those who plan good find love and truth.
NIV
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
NIVUK
Do not those who plot evil go astray? But those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.
NKJV
Do they not go astray who devise evil? But mercy and truth belong to those who devise good.
NLV
Do not those who make sinful plans go the wrong way? Kindness and truth are for those who plan good.
NLT
If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
NRSVA
Do they not err that plan evil? Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
NRSVACE
Do they not err that plan evil? Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
NRSVCE
Do they not err that plan evil? Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
NRSVUE
Do not those who plan evil err? Those who plan good find loyalty and faithfulness.
OJB
Do they not go astray that plot rah? But chesed and emes shall be to them that plan tov.
RGT
Do not those err who imagine evil? But mercy and truth shall be to those who think on good things.
RSV
Do they not err that devise evil? Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.
RSVCE
Do they not err that devise evil? Those who devise good meet loyalty and faithfulness.
TLV
Indeed those who plot evil go astray but grace and truth come to those who plan good.
VOICE
Don’t those who work evil stray from the truth? Those who plan goodness experience unfailing love and faithfulness.
WEB
Don’t they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
WYC
He that believeth in the Lord, loveth mercy; they err that work evil. Mercy and truth make ready goods (Mercy and truth bring forth good things);
YLT
Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth [are] to those devising good,
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