Bible verse
for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.
Proverbs 24:2 · BSB
The verses around it, from Proverbs 24.
1 Do not envy wicked men or desire their company;
2 for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.
3 By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;
4 through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and beautiful treasure.
5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge enhances his strength.
6 Only with sound guidance should you wage war, and victory lies in a multitude of counselors.
KJV
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
ASV
For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.
ERV
For their heart studieth oppression, and their lips talk of mischief.
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