Proverbs 6:14

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 6:14 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.
Proverbs 6:14 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
14In whose heart is perverseness, Who deviseth evil continually, Who soweth discord.

What do historical commentaries say?

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Frowardness--as in Pro 2:14. deviseth--literally, "constructs, as an artisan." mischief--evil to others. discord--especially litigation. Cunning is the talent of the weak and lazy.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Frowardness: Pro 2:14, Pro 16:28-30, Pro 21:8 he deviseth: Pro 6:18; Psa 36:4; Isa 32:7, Isa 57:20; Eze 11:2; Mic 2:1 soweth: Heb. casteth forth, Pro 6:19, Pro 16:28, Pro 22:8, Pro 26:17-22; Hos 8:7; Rom 16:17; Gal 6:7, Gal 6:8 Proverbs 6:15”
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