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Proverbs 6:18

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

What does Proverbs 6:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
Proverbs 6:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Proverbs 6

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; On a sudden shall he be broken, and that without remedy.
16There are six things which Jehovah hateth; Yea, seven which are an abomination unto him:
17Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood;
18A heart that deviseth wicked purposes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief,
19A false witness that uttereth lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.
20My son, keep the commandment of thy father, And forsake not the law of thy mother:
21Bind them continually upon thy heart; Tie them about thy neck.
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What do historical commentaries say?

Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“A new section, but not a new subject. The closing words, “he that soweth discord” (Proverbs 6:19, compare Proverbs 6:14), lead us to identify the sketch as taken from the same character. With the recognized Hebrew form of climax (see Proverbs 30:15, Proverbs 30:18, Proverbs 30:24; Amos 1:1-15; Amos 2:0; Job 5:19), the teacher here enumerates six qualities as detestable, and the seventh as worse than all (seven represents completeness), but all the seven in this instance belong to one man, the man of Belial Proverbs 6:12. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Deviseth - He whose practice it is to contrive wickedness. Swift - Such as greedily execute their wicked designs. Proverbs 6:20”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“heart: Pro 24:8; Gen 6:5; Psa 36:4; Jer 4:14; Mic 2:1; Zac 8:17 feet: Pro 1:16; Isa 59:7; Rom 3:15 Proverbs 6:19”
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