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Proverbs 24:2

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.

American Standard Version (1901)

For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.

Bible in Basic English

For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Because their mind studieth robberies, and their lips speak deceits.

Free Bible Version

for they think up cruel plans and discuss how to cause trouble.

Geneva Bible 1599

For their heart imagineth destruction, and their lippes speake mischiefe.

King James (Authorized) Version

For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

One Unity Resource Bible

for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.

Translation for Translators

because they are constantly thinking about acting violently, and whenever they speak [MTY], they talk about ◄causing trouble/hurting someone►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

because their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about trouble.

Noah Webster Bible

For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

World English Bible

for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.

Young's Literal Translation

For destruction doth their heart meditate, And perverseness do their lips speak.

Context

Saying 20

¹Do not envy wicked men or desire their company; ²for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.

Summary

This verse speaks about the wickedness of the heart plotting evil and the mouth speaking lies. It highlights the destructive nature of deceit and dishonesty, warning against the consequences of such actions. The verse underscores the importance of integrity and truthfulness in one's words and intentions. It serves as a reminder to guard against sinful thoughts and intentions that can lead to harmful behavior. Ultimately, it encourages individuals to cultivate a heart and mind that are aligned with God's principles of righteousness and honesty.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

studieth--meditateth. talk . . . mischief--Their expressed purposes are to do evil.

Proverbs 24:2

Saying 20

¹Do not envy wicked men or desire their company; ²for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.

American Standard Version (1901)

For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.

Bible in Basic English

For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Because their mind studieth robberies, and their lips speak deceits.

Free Bible Version

for they think up cruel plans and discuss how to cause trouble.

Geneva Bible 1599

For their heart imagineth destruction, and their lippes speake mischiefe.

King James (Authorized) Version

For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

One Unity Resource Bible

for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.

Translation for Translators

because they are constantly thinking about acting violently, and whenever they speak [MTY], they talk about ◄causing trouble/hurting someone►.

Unlocked Literal Bible

because their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about trouble.

Noah Webster Bible

For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.

World English Bible

for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.

Young's Literal Translation

For destruction doth their heart meditate, And perverseness do their lips speak.