Proverbs 6:18

18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,

Proverbs 6:18 in Other Translations

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

18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil,

18 a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong,

18 a heart that hatches evil plots, feet that race down a wicked track,

18 a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet eager to run to evil,

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 ) .

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FOOTNOTES:

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

Proverbs 6:18 In-Context

16 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him:

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

18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,

19 a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.

20 My son, keep your father’s command and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.