Proverbs 6:18
An heart that imagineth wicked enterprises, feete that be swift in running to mischiefe,
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
In Context
17The hautie eyes, a lying tongue, and the hands that shed innocent blood,
19A false witnesse that speaketh lyes, and him that rayseth vp contentions among brethren.
Cross References
Psalms 36:4Hee imagineth mischiefe vpon his bed: he setteth himselfe vpon a way, that is not good, and doeth not abhorre euill.
Proverbs 15:26The thoughts of ye wicked are abomination to the Lord: but the pure haue pleasant wordes.
Isaiah 59:7Their feete runne to euill, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are wicked thoughts: desolation and destruction is in their paths.
Micah 2:1Woe vnto them, that imagine iniquitie, and worke wickednesse vpon their beddes: when the morning is light they practise it because their hande hath power.
Romans 3:15Their feete are swift to shead blood.
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 →