Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
The saying sets two kinds of planners side by side in sharp opposition. On one side stand those who plot harm, and their planning itself is a wandering from the right path. On the other side stand those who plot good, and their portion is unfailing kindness joined with fidelity. Straying therefore marks the outcome of devising evil, while mercy and faithfulness mark the outcome of devising good.
The saying sets two kinds of planners side by side in sharp opposition. On one side stand those who plot harm, and their planning itself is a wandering from the right path. On the other side stand those who plot good, and their portion is unfailing kindness joined with fidelity. Straying therefore marks the outcome of devising evil, while mercy and faithfulness mark the outcome of devising good.