Proverbs 6:18

18 A heart that devises wicked schemes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

Proverbs 6:18 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 6:18

An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations
Or, "thoughts of wickedness" F5; which are framed and formed in the heart: and this being the source and fountain of all wickedness, is placed in the midst of these hateful and abominable things; (See Gill on Proverbs 6:14); evil thoughts and designs, both against God and men, are intended, which are forged and fabricated in the wicked heart of man; and may respect the depths of Satan in the antichristian beast of Rome, ( Revelation 2:24 ) ; feet that be swift in running to mischief;
to commit all manner of sin with greediness, especially murder; see ( Proverbs 1:16 ) .


FOOTNOTES:

F5 (Nwa twbvxm) "cogitationes iniquitatis", Montanus; "cogitationes vanitatis", Cocceius.

Proverbs 6:18 In-Context

16 There are six things which the LORD hates; Yes, seven which are an abomination to him:
17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood;
18 A heart that devises wicked schemes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness who utters lies, And he who sows discord among brothers.
20 My son, keep your father's mitzvah, And don't forsake your mother's teaching.
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