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Proverbs 6:14

They plan to do evil things. They constantly cause strife/trouble.

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.

In Context

13by winking their eyes and moving their feet and making signs with their fingers, they signal to their friends what they are intending/planning to do.

15But disasters will hit them suddenly; they will be crushed/ruined and nothing will be able to heal them.

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Cross References

Psalms 36:4While they are lying on their beds, they plan to do things to harm others; they are determined to do things that are not good, and they never refuse to do what is evil.

Proverbs 2:14They enjoy doing what is wrong; they like to do what is evil and to deceive people.

Proverbs 3:32I say that because Yahweh considers such people to be abominable/detestable; but he is a friend to all those who do what is right.

Proverbs 14:22Those who plan to do things that are evil/wrong are walking on the wrong road; people faithfully love, respect and are loyal to those who plan to do what is good.

Proverbs 21:8Guilty people continually do what is evil; it is as though [MET] they are walking on a crooked road; but righteous/innocent people always do what is right.

Proverbs 24:8Those who are always planning to do evil things will be called troublemakers.

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 →

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