Proverbs 24:2

2 In their hearts they plan to hurt others. With their lips they talk about making trouble.

Proverbs 24:2 Meaning and Commentary

Proverbs 24:2

For their heart studieth destruction
To others; to good men, that separate from them, and reprove them, or are in their way; or any ways hinder them in the prosecution of their wicked designs; as Haman's heart studied the destruction of the Jews: or their hearts study to draw men into their destructive methods of living, and therefore should be shunned and avoided. Moreover, their hearts study destruction to themselves; they study what they shall eat and drink, which they pursue to intemperance; and how they shall compass their lewd designs, and which issue in their ruin; destruction and misery are in all the ways they devise and walk in; and their lips talk of mischief;
which they study in their hearts against others; as are their hearts, so are their lips; out of the abundance of the wickedness of their hearts their mouths speak mischievous things; and which, though they design for others, oftentimes fall upon themselves.

Proverbs 24:2 In-Context

1 Do not want what evil men have. Don't long to be with them.
2 In their hearts they plan to hurt others. With their lips they talk about making trouble.
3 By wisdom a house is built. Through understanding it is made secure.
4 Through knowledge its rooms are filled with priceless and beautiful things.
5 A wise man has great power. A man who has knowledge increases his strength.
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