Proverbs 6:18
An heart that devises wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
Updated King James Version
In The King James Version
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
In Context
17A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
19A false witness that speaks lies, and he that sows discord among brethren.
Cross References
Psalms 36:4He devises mischief upon his bed; he sets himself in a way that is not good; he detests not evil.
Proverbs 15:26The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words.
Isaiah 59:7Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood: their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity; wasting and destruction are in their paths.
Micah 2:1Woe to them that devise iniquity, and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practice it, because it is in the power of their hand.
Romans 3:15Their feet are swift to shed 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 →