Proverbs 6:18
a mind that plots evil schemes, feet that hurriedly run to do wrong,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
In Context
17arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that murder the innocent,
19a false witness that speaks lies, those who caused arguments in families.
Cross References
Psalms 36:4Even when they're lying in bed they think up evil schemes. They commit themselves to a way of life that is no good. They choose evil, and don't reject it.
Proverbs 15:26The Lord hates the thoughts of the wicked, but he honors the words of the pure.
Isaiah 59:7They run to do evil; they're quick to murder innocent people. Their minds are full of sinful thoughts; they only cause havoc and destruction.
Micah 2:1How disastrous it will be for those who devise evil plans as they lie awake at night. They get up in the morning to carry them out, because they have the power to do just that.
Romans 3:15and they are quick to cause pain and death.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 6:13-20
The Seven Abominations. 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. 13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; 14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. 15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy. 16 These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that… Read the whole commentary →