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Proverbs 24:2
For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.
Proverbs 24:2 · Bible in Basic English
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Proverbs 24:2 in other translations
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.
for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.
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In context
1 Have no envy for evil men, or any desire to be with them:
2 For the purposes of their hearts are destruction, and their lips are talking of trouble.
3 The building of a house is by wisdom, and by reason it is made strong:
4 And by knowledge its rooms are full of all dear and pleasing things.
5 A wise man is strong; and a man of knowledge makes strength greater.
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