Proverbs 6:18
a heart that devises vain striving of iniquity schemes, 2 feet that are swift in running to mischief, 1
One Unity Resource 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 lying tongue, 2 hands that shed innocent blood; 1
19a false witness who utters lies, 2 and he who sows discord among brothers. 1
Cross References
Psalms 36:4He plots vain striving of iniquity on his bed. 2 He sets himself in a way that is not good. 2 He does not abhor evil. 1
Proverbs 15:26Adonai detests the thoughts of the wicked, 2 but the thoughts of the pure are pleasing. 1
Isaiah 59:7Their feet run to evil, 2 and they hurry to shed innocent blood. 1 Their thoughts are thoughts of vain striving of iniquity. 2 Desolation and destruction are in their paths. 1
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 →