Proverbs 24:2

2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.

Proverbs 24:2 in Other Translations

2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

2 for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble.

2 For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble.

2 All they think about is causing a disturbance; all they talk about is making trouble.

2 For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.

2 because their minds plot violence, and their lips talk trouble.

2 for their hearts plan violence, and their words stir up trouble.

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 envy the wicked, do not desire their company;

2 for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.

3 By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established;

4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

5 The wise prevail through great power, and those who have knowledge muster their strength.

Cross References

• 1. S Psalms 2:1; Isaiah 32:6; Isaiah 55:7-8; Isaiah 59:7; Isaiah 65:2; Isaiah 66:18; Hosea 4:1
• 2. Psalms 10:7