Rescue me, Adonai, from the evil man. Protect me from the violent men—
Proverbs 6:14 - Tree of Life Version who continually plots evil with deceit in his heart stirring up strife. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
Rescue me, Adonai, from the evil man. Protect me from the violent men—
His mouth’s words are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and do good.
Indeed those who plot evil go astray but grace and truth come to those who plan good.
A wicked scoundrel digs up evil, and on his lips is a scorching fire.
A perverse heart finds nothing good a devious tongue falls into trouble.
The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.
One who sows injustice will reap trouble, and the rod of his fury will perish.
Do not plot evil against your neighbor while he lives trustfully beside you.
For the devious are detestable to Adonai, but He takes the upright into His confidence.
The scoundrel’s methods are evil— he makes up wicked schemes to destroy the poor with lies, even when the plea of the needy is just.
But the wicked are like a troubled sea, for it cannot rest, and its waters toss up mire and dirt.
He said to me, “Son of man, these are the men that devise sin and give wicked counsel in this city,
“For they sow wind, and reap a whirlwind. There is no mature grain— the sprout yields no meal. Should it produce anything, strangers would swallow it up.
Oy to them who scheme wickedness, who work out evil upon their beds! In the light of the morning, they do it, for the power is in their hands.
Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to keep your eye on those who are causing divisions and stumbling blocks, contrary to the teaching that you learned. Turn away from them.