Proverbs 6:18 “a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,”

Proverbs 6:18

a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

World English Bible

a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,

American Standard Version

A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

Geneva Bible 1599

An heart that imagineth wicked enterprises, feete that be swift in running to mischiefe,

Darby Translation

a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations; feet that are swift in running to mischief;

Young's Literal Translation

A heart devising thoughts of vanity — Feet hasting to run to evil —

Bible in Basic English

A heart full of evil designs, feet which are quick in running after sin;

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Cross references

“heart”

Genesis 6:5 Psalm 36:4 Jeremiah 4:14 Zechariah 8:17 Proverbs 24:8 Micah 2:1

Genesis 6:5 · BSB

Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great upon the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was altogether evil all the time.

Psalm 36:4 · BSB

Even on his bed he plots wickedness; he sets himself on a path that is not good; he fails to reject evil.

Jeremiah 4:14 · BSB

Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within you?

Zechariah 8:17 · BSB

do not plot evil in your hearts against your neighbor, and do not love to swear falsely, for I hate all these things,” declares the LORD.

Proverbs 24:8 · BSB

He who plots evil will be called a schemer.

Micah 2:1 · BSB

Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands.

“feet”

Proverbs 1:16 Romans 3:15 Isaiah 59:7

Proverbs 1:16 · BSB

For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.

Romans 3:15 · BSB

“Their feet are swift to shed blood;

Isaiah 59:7 · BSB

Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

17haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,

19a false witness who gives false testimony, and one who stirs up discord among brothers.

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