Proverbs 6:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

A heart that makes evil plans, feet that are quick to run toward trouble,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes someone whose mind plots evil and whose actions quickly follow through on harmful intentions.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of a list of seven things God hates, found in Proverbs 6:16-19. Solomon wrote these proverbs around 950 BC as practical wisdom for daily living in ancient Israel. The imagery of 'heart' and 'feet' represents the complete person - both the inner thought life and outward actions working together for evil.

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