Proverbs 1:16

16 for their feet rush into evil, they are swift to shed blood.

Proverbs 1:16 in Other Translations

KJV
16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
ESV
16 for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.
NLT
16 They rush to commit evil deeds. They hurry to commit murder.
MSG
16 They're racing to a very bad end, hurrying to ruin everything they lay hands on.
CSB
16 because their feet run toward trouble and they hurry to commit murder.

Proverbs 1:16 In-Context

14 cast lots with us; we will all share the loot”—
15 my son, do not go along with them, do not set foot on their paths;
16 for their feet rush into evil, they are swift to shed blood.
17 How useless to spread a net where every bird can see it!
18 These men lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush only themselves!

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Job 15:31
  • 2. Proverbs 6:18; Isaiah 59:7
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