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Proverbs 6:14

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6:14he plots evil with perverse thoughts27 in his heart,

he spreads contention28 at all times.

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Footnotes

  1. 27 The noun is an adverbial accusative of manner, explaining the circumstances that inform his evil plans.
  2. 28 The word “contention” is from the root דִּין (din); the noun means “strife, contention, quarrel.” The normal plural form is represented by the Qere, and the contracted form by the Kethib.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

with perverted heart devises evil,

continually sowing discord;

NIVNew International Version (2011)

who plots evil with deceit in his heart—

he always stirs up conflict.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

He always plots evil with perversity in his heart;

he stirs up trouble.

NLTNew Living Translation

Their perverted hearts plot evil,

and they constantly stir up trouble.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

perversion in his heart, he devises evil;

at all times he will send out discord.

KJV 1900King James Version

Frowardness is in his heart,

He deviseth mischief continually;

He soweth discord.