Proverbs 4:16

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

The wicked cannot sleep until they have done something evil. They will not rest until they bring someone down.

Cross References

Psalm 36:4

They make wicked plans in bed at night. They choose a way of life that does no good. And they never say no to anything evil.

Micah 2:1

Trouble will come to those who make plans to sin. They lie on their beds making their evil plans. Then when the morning light comes, they do what they planned, because they have the power to do what they want.

Isaiah 57:20

But evil people are like the angry ocean. They cannot be quiet and peaceful. They are angry, and like the ocean, they stir up mud.

2 Peter 2:14

Every time they look at a woman, they want her. They are always sinning this way. And they lead weaker people into the trap of sin. They have taught themselves well to be greedy. They are under a curse.

Proverbs 1:16

They run to do something evil, and they cannot wait to kill someone.

Luke 22:66

The next morning, the older leaders of the people, the leading priests, and the teachers of the law came together. They led Jesus away to their high council.

John 18:28

Then the guards took Jesus from Caiaphas’ house to the Roman governor’s palace. It was early in the morning. The Jews there would not go inside the palace. They did not want to make themselves unclean, because they wanted to eat the Passover meal.

Proverbs 4:15

Stay away from that path; don’t even go near it. Turn around and go another way.

Micah 7:3

People are good at doing bad things with both hands. Officials ask for bribes. Judges take money to change their decisions in court. “Important leaders” do whatever they want to do.

Psalm 36:3

Their words are wicked lies. They have stopped doing anything wise or good.

Proverbs 2:14

They enjoy doing evil and are happy with the confusion it brings.

Jeremiah 9:4

“Watch your neighbors! Don’t trust your own brothers, because every brother is a cheat. Every neighbor talks behind your back.