Proverbs 24:2
“For their heart studieth destruction, and their lippes talke of mischiefe.”
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Proverbs 24:2 Context
1Be not thou enuious against euill men, neither desire to be with them. 2For their heart studieth destruction, and their lippes talke of mischiefe. 3Through wisedome is an house builded, and by vnderstanding it is established. 4And by knowledge shall the chambers bee filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
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Other Translations
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
- King James Version
For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.
- Basic English Bible
for their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
- Darby Bible
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
- Webster's Bible
for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.
- World English Bible
For destruction doth their heart meditate, And perverseness do their lips speak.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version
For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.
- American Standard Version (1901)
For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.
- Basic English Bible
for their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
- Darby Bible
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
- Webster's Bible
for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.
- World English Bible
For destruction doth their heart meditate, And perverseness do their lips speak.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 24:2
24:2 Destruction - How they may oppress and destroy others.