Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
Proverbs 6:14 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth evil continually; He soweth discord. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; He soweth discord. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Willful and contrary in his heart, he devises trouble, vexation, and evil continually; he lets loose discord and sows it. American Standard Version (1901) In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord. Common English Bible Their hearts are corrupt and determined to do evil; they create controversies all the time. Catholic Public Domain Version With a depraved heart he devises evil, and at all times he sows conflict. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version With a wicked heart he deviseth evil, and at all times he soweth discord. |
Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; Continually do they gather themselves together for war.
They have sharpened their tongue like a serpent; Adders' poison is under their lips. Selah
He deviseth iniquity upon his bed; He setteth himself in a way that is not good; He abhorreth not evil.
Do they not err that devise evil? But mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good.
A worthless man deviseth mischief: And in his lips there is as a scorching fire.
He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: And he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
The way of him that is laden with guilt is exceeding crooked: But as for the pure, his work is right.
He that soweth iniquity shall reap calamity: And the rod of his wrath shall fail.
Devise not evil against thy neighbour, Seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.
For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD: But his secret is with the upright.
The instruments also of the churl are evil: he deviseth wicked devices to destroy the meek with lying words, even when the needy speaketh right.
But the wicked are like the troubled sea; for it cannot rest, and its waters cast up mire and dirt.
And he said unto me, Son of man, these are the men that devise iniquity, and that give wicked counsel in this city,
For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind: he hath no standing corn; the blade shall yield no meal; if so be it yield, strangers shall swallow it up.
Woe to them that devise iniquity and work evil upon their beds! when the morning is light, they practise it, because it is in the power of their hand.
Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them.