Then Adonai saw that the wickedness of humankind was great on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their heart was only evil all the time.
Proverbs 6:18 - Tree of Life Version a heart that plots wicked schemes, feet that 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, |
Then Adonai saw that the wickedness of humankind was great on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of their heart was only evil all the time.
His mouth’s words are iniquity and deceit. He has ceased to be wise and do good.
Evil thoughts are an abomination to Adonai, but pleasant words are pure.
for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak mischief.
Their feet run after evil. They rush to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity. Violence and ruin are on their highways.
O Jerusalem, purify your heart from wickedness, so that you may be saved. How long will your wicked thoughts lodge within you?
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.
do not let any of you devise evil in your hearts against your neighbor; and do not love false oaths, for I hate all these things,”—it is a declaration of Adonai.