Proverbs 6:18
A lev that deviseth wicked machshevot (plans), 1 raglayim that are swift in running to ra'ah, 1
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
In Context
17Haughty eyes, a lashon sheker, 1 and hands guilty of shefach dahm naki, 1
Cross References
Psalms 36:4The words of his mouth are iniquity and mirmah (deceit); 1 he hath ceased to be wise, and to do tov (good). 1
Proverbs 15:26The thoughts of the rah are a to'evah to Hashem, 1 but the words of the tehorim (pure ones) are pleasant. 1
Isaiah 59:7Their raglayim (feet) run to rah, 1 and they make haste for shefach dahm naki (blood shed of the innocent); 1 their machsh'vot (thoughts) are machsh'vot of aven (wickedness); 1 shod (desolation) and shever (destruction) are on their highways. 1
Micah 2:1Hoy (Woe) to them that devise aven (iniquity), 1 and plot rah (evil) upon their mishkavim (beds)! 1 At ohr haboker they carry it out, 1 because it is in the power of their hand. 1
Romans 3:15Their feet are swift when it comes to shefach dahm.
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 →