Proverbs 6:18
“An heart that deuiseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischiefe:”
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Proverbs 6:18 Context
16¶ These sixe things doeth the Lord hate; yea seuen are an abomination vnto him: 17A proude looke, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood: 18An heart that deuiseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischiefe: 19A false witnesse that speaketh lies; and him that soweth discord among brethren. 20¶ My sonne, keepe thy fathers commandement, and forsake not the law of thy mother.
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Other Translations for Proverbs 6:18
An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
- King James Version
A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
- American Standard Version (1901)
A heart full of evil designs, feet which are quick in running after sin;
- Basic English Bible
a heart that deviseth wicked imaginations; feet that are swift in running to mischief;
- Darby Bible
A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
- Webster's Bible
a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief,
- World English Bible
A heart devising thoughts of vanity -- Feet hasting to run to evil --
- Youngs Literal Bible
A heart that deviseth wicked thoughts, feet that are swift in running to evil;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 6:18
6:18 Deviseth - He whose practice it is to contrive wickedness. Swift - Such as greedily execute their wicked designs.