Devine Scripture

Proverbs 24:2

Proverbs chapter 24 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.1Be not thou envious against evil men; Neither desire to be with them:

v.2This passage

v.3Through wisdom is a house builded; And by understanding it is established;

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 15:35

    They conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity, And their heart prepareth deceit.

  • 1 Samuel 23:9

    And David knew that Saul was devising mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.

  • Psalms 7:14

    Behold, he travaileth with iniquity; Yea, he hath conceived mischief, and brought forth falsehood.

  • Luke 23:20

    And Pilate spake unto them again, desiring to release Jesus;

  • Acts 13:10

    and said, O full of all guile and all villany, thou son of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord?

  • Psalms 10:7

    His mouth is full of cursing and deceit and oppression: Under his tongue is mischief and iniquity.