²² Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.

² A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn.

¹⁷ For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.

⁷ Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

⁷ The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the poor with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.

⁸ But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.

²² The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar.

¹⁷ He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated.

²⁹ Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.

⁷ He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him.

¹⁰ All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant and his testimonies.