The Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind was great in the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil continually.
Proverbs 6:18 - New Revised Standard Version a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that hurry to run to evil, Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief, Amplified Bible - Classic Edition A heart that manufactures wicked thoughts and plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, American Standard Version (1901) A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief, Common English Bible a heart set on wicked plans, feet that run quickly to evil, Catholic Public Domain Version a heart that devises the most wicked thoughts, feet running swiftly unto evil, Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version A heart that deviseth wicked plots, feet that are swift to run into mischief, |
The Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind was great in the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their hearts was only evil continually.
They plot mischief while on their beds; they are set on a way that is not good; they do not reject evil.
Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure.
Their feet run to evil, and they rush to shed innocent blood; their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity, desolation and destruction are in their highways.
O Jerusalem, wash your heart clean of wickedness so that you may be saved. How long shall your evil schemes lodge within you?
Alas for those who devise wickedness and evil deeds on their beds! When the morning dawns, they perform it, because it is in their power.
do not devise evil in your hearts against one another, and love no false oath; for all these are things that I hate, says the Lord.