khaw-rash'
a primitive root; to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to
engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate
(of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense);
hence (from the idea of secrecy) to be silent, to let alone;
hence (by implication) to be deaf (as an accompaniment of
dumbness):--X altogether, cease, conceal, be deaf, devise,
ear, graven, imagine, leave off speaking, hold peace,
plow(-er, man), be quiet, rest, practise secretly, keep
silence, be silent, speak not a word, be still, hold tongue,
worker.
Devise [02790] not evil [07451] against thy neighbour [07453], seeing he dwelleth [03427] securely [0983] by thee.Devise…: or, Practise no evil
Frowardness [08419] is in his heart [03820], he deviseth [02790] mischief [07451] continually [06256]; he soweth [07971] discord [04090] [04066].soweth: Heb. casteth forth
An heart [03820] that deviseth [02790] wicked [0205] imaginations [04284], feet [07272] that be swift [04116] in running [07323] to mischief [07451],
He that is void [02638] of wisdom [03820] despiseth [0936] his neighbour [07453]: but a man [0376] of understanding [08394] holdeth his peace [02790].void…: Heb. destitute of heart
Deceit [04820] is in the heart [03820] of them that imagine [02790] evil [07451]: but to the counsellors [03289] of peace [07965] is joy [08057].
Do they not err [08582] that devise [02790] evil [07451]? but mercy [02617] and truth [0571] shall be to them that devise [02790] good [02896].
Even a fool [0191], when he holdeth his peace [02790], is counted [02803] wise [02450]: and he that shutteth [0331] his lips [08193] is esteemed a man of understanding [0995].
The sluggard [06102] will not plow [02790] by reason of the cold [02779]; therefore shall he beg [07592] [07592] in harvest [07105], and have nothing.cold: or, winter