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
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 →