Proverbs 14:22

New International Reader's Version

Those who plan evil go down the wrong path. But those who plan good find love and truth.

Cross References

Genesis 24:27

He said, “I praise the Lord, the God of my master Abraham. The Lord hasn’t stopped being kind and faithful to my master. The Lord has led me on this journey. He has brought me to the house of my master’s relatives.”

2 Chronicles 6:8

But the Lord spoke to my father David. He said, ‘With all your heart you wanted to build a temple for my Name. It is good that you wanted to do that.

Psalm 25:10

All the Lord’s ways are loving and faithful toward those who obey what his covenant commands.

Psalm 36:4

Even as they lie in bed they make evil plans. They commit themselves to a sinful way of life. They never say no to what is wrong.

Psalm 61:7

May he always enjoy your blessing as he rules. Let your love and truth keep him safe.

Proverbs 12:2

The Lord blesses anyone who does good. But he judges anyone who plans to do evil.

Proverbs 12:26

Godly people are careful about the friends they choose. But the way of sinners leads them down the wrong path.

Proverbs 14:17

Anyone who gets angry quickly does foolish things. And a person who is tricky is hated.

Proverbs 14:23

All hard work pays off. But if all you do is talk, you will be poor.

Proverbs 19:22

Everyone longs for love that never fails. It is better to be poor than to be a liar.

Proverbs 24:8

Anyone who thinks up sinful things to do will be known as one who plans evil.

Proverbs 3:29

Don’t plan to harm your neighbor. He lives near you and trusts you.

Proverbs 3:3

Don’t let love and truth ever leave you. Tie them around your neck. Write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 6:14

His plans are evil, and he has lies in his heart. He is always stirring up fights.

Micah 2:1

How terrible it will be for those who plan to harm others! How terrible for those who make evil plans before they even get out of bed! As soon as daylight comes, they carry out their plans. That’s because they have the power to do it.

Matthew 5:7

Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy.

John 1:17

In the past, God gave us grace through the law of Moses. Now, grace and truth come to us through Jesus Christ.

Joshua 2:14

So the men made a promise to her. “If you save our lives, we’ll save yours,” they said. “Just don’t tell anyone what we’re doing. Then we’ll be kind and faithful to you when the Lord gives us the land.”