Proverbs 6:18 - The Scriptures 1998

¹⁸ A heart devising wicked schemes, Feet quick to run to evil,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁸ A heart that manufactures wicked thoughts and plans, feet that are swift in running to evil,

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁸ A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,

Common English Bible

¹⁸ a heart set on wicked plans, feet that run quickly to evil,

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ a heart that devises the most wicked thoughts, feet running swiftly unto evil,

Proverbs 6:18 Cross References

Genesis 6:5

And יהוה  saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Psalm 36:4

He plots wickedness on his bed; He sets himself in a way that is not good; He does not despise evil.

Proverbs 1:16

For their feet run to evil, And they hurry to shed blood.

Proverbs 15:26

Evil thoughts are an abomination to יהוה, But pleasant words are clean.

Proverbs 24:2

For their heart plots to ravage, And their lips talk of trouble.

Proverbs 24:8

He who plots to do evil Is called a master of evil plots.

Isaiah 59:7

Their feet run to evil, and they hurry to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are thoughts of wickedness, wasting and ruin are in their highways.

Jeremiah 4:14

O Yerushalayim, wash your heart from evil, and be saved. Till when would your wicked thoughts remain within you?

Micah 2:1

Woe to those plotting wickedness, and working out evil upon their beds! In the light of the morning they practise it, because it is in the might of their hand.

Zechariah 8:17

‘And do not plot evil in your heart against another, and do not love a false oath. For all these I hate,’ declares יהוה.”

Romans 3:15

“Their feet are swift to shed blood,