Proverbs 24:2
King James Version (KJV)
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
In context
1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.
2 For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
3 Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established:
4 And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
Proverbs 24:2 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
- WEB World English Bible
- for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.
- ASV American Standard Version
- For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For destruction doth their heart meditate, And perverseness do their lips speak.
- DBY Darby Translation
- for their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.