a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,
The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.
Even on their beds they plot evil; they commit themselves to a sinful course and do not reject what is wrong.
for their feet rush into evil, they are swift to shed blood.
The Lord detests the thoughts of the wicked, but gracious words are pure in his sight.
for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.
Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer.
Their feet rush into sin; they are swift to shed innocent blood. They pursue evil schemes; acts of violence mark their ways.
Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart and be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts?
Woe to those who plan iniquity, to those who plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they carry it out because it is in their power to do it.
do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” declares the Lord.
“Their feet are swift to shed blood;