Proverbs 14:22Don't they go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
The setting
Ancient Israel, ~950 BC. Solomon's court in Jerusalem, where wisdom literature was compiled for training future leaders and citizens in practical godliness.
The emotion here: concerned teacher warning about life's crossroads
The original word
chesed (חֶסֶד) — covenant love that shows up in action, loyal kindness
Why it matters
Solomon collected 3,000 proverbs and spoke of trees, beasts, birds, reptiles and fish
Read with care
What most readers miss in Proverbs 14:22
This isn't about accidental wrong - 'plot' implies deliberate, calculated evil
Common misconceptionPeople think this is about big evil schemes, but it applies to everyday moments - gossiping, withholding help, or planning to 'get back' at someone who hurt you.
The thread continues
Verses that echo Proverbs 14:22
Bible Genome reading
Proverbs 14:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Proverbs 14:22 comes from the book of Proverbs, written during the United Kingdom period. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 40% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the wisdom genre of biblical literature. Key themes include wisdom, righteousness. Notable phrases: plot evil; plan good; love and faithfulness.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
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