Proverbs 6:14
Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.
King James Version
In Context
13He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.
Cross References
Psalms 36:4He deviseth mischief upon his bed; he setteth himself in a way that is not good; he abhorreth not evil.
Proverbs 2:14Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
Proverbs 3:32For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
Proverbs 14:22Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
Proverbs 21:8The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.
Proverbs 24:8He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.
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 →