KJV ORIGINAL
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
For their hearts plan destruction, and their words speak of causing trouble.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that wicked people constantly think about harmful plans and talk about causing problems for others.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb is part of Solomon's wisdom literature, written around 950 BC for instructing young people in righteous living. In ancient Israel, wisdom teachers often contrasted the ways of the righteous with the ways of the wicked to help students make good choices. This particular verse follows a warning not to envy evil people or desire their company.
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