Proverbs 14:22
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
In other versions
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth `shall be to' them that devise good.
ASV
Will not the designers of evil come into error? But mercy and good faith are for the designers of good.
BBE
Do they not err that devise evil? but loving-kindness and truth are for those that devise good.
DBY
Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
WEB
Do not they err who are devising evil? And kindness and truth `are' to those devising good,
YLT
Do they not go astray that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
ENG
Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
WBT
Do not those who contrive evil go astray? But those who plan goodness find loving devotion and faithfulness.
BSB
In context
20The poor is hated even of his own neighbour: but the rich hath many friends.
21He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
24The crown of the wise is their riches: but the foolishness of fools is folly.