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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />For their hearts plot violence, and their words always stir up trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For their heart devises violence, And their lips talk of troublemaking.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For their minds plot violence, And their lips talk of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For their heart meditates on destruction, And their lips talk of mischief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For their minds plot violence, And their lips talk of trouble [for the innocent].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for their hearts plan violence, and their words stir up trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for their hearts plan violence, and their words stir up trouble. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />All they think about and talk about is violence and cruelty. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For their heart studieth oppression, and their lips talk of mischief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />because their minds plot violence, and their lips talk trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Causing trouble is all they ever think about; every time they open their mouth someone is going to be hurt. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />because they plan violence, and they are always talking about trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />for their hearts devise violence, and their lips declare trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for their hearts contemplate violence, and their lips speak harm. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For their heart meditates [on] destruction, "" And their lips speak perverseness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For destruction doth their heart meditate, And perverseness do their lips speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For their heart will meditate destruction, and their lips will speak labor.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Because their mind studieth robberies, and their lips speak deceits. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For their mind meditates on robberies, and their lips speak deceptions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For their hearts plot violence, and their lips speak of foul play. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for their minds devise violence, and their lips talk of mischief.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For their hearts devise evil and their lips talk of iniquity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because they devise evil in their heart, and their lips speak evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For their heart studieth destruction, And their lips talk of mischief.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For their heart meditates falsehoods, and their lips speak mischiefs.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-2.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=4827" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Do not Envy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">1</span>Do not envy wicked men or desire their company; <span class="reftext">2</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bām (N-msc:: 3mp) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">their hearts</a> <a href="/hebrew/1897.htm" title="1897: yeh·geh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse. A primitive root; to murmur; by implication, to ponder.">devise</a> <a href="/hebrew/7701.htm" title="7701: šōḏ (N-ms) -- Violence, havoc, devastation, ruin. Or showd; from shuwd; violence, ravage.">violence,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8193.htm" title="8193: śip̄·ṯê·hem (N-fdc:: 3mp) -- Or sepheth; probably from caphah or shaphah through the idea of termination; the lip; by implication, language; by analogy, a margin.">and their lips</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: tə·ḏab·bê·rə·nāh (V-Piel-Imperf-3fp) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">declare</a> <a href="/hebrew/5999.htm" title="5999: wə·‘ā·māl (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Trouble, labor, toil. From amal; toil, i.e. Wearing effort; hence, worry, wheth. Of body or mind.">trouble.</a> </span><span class="reftext">3</span>By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-7.htm">Psalm 10:7</a></span><br />His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/3-14.htm">Romans 3:14</a></span><br />“Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/36-3.htm">Psalm 36:3</a></span><br />The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-34.htm">Matthew 12:34</a></span><br />You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-6.htm">James 3:6</a></span><br />The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-3.htm">Isaiah 59:3</a></span><br />For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/9-3.htm">Jeremiah 9:3</a></span><br />“They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-29.htm">Ephesians 4:29</a></span><br />Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/52-2.htm">Psalm 52:2</a></span><br />Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-12.htm">Micah 6:12</a></span><br />For the wealthy of the city are full of violence, and its residents speak lies; their tongues are deceitful in their mouths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/15-18.htm">Matthew 15:18-19</a></span><br />But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-29.htm">Romans 1:29-30</a></span><br />They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/140-3.htm">Psalm 140:3</a></span><br />They sharpen their tongues like snakes; the venom of vipers is on their lips. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-8.htm">Colossians 3:8</a></span><br />But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/59-7.htm">Isaiah 59:7</a></span><br />Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For their heart studies destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">Proverbs 24:8</a></b></br> He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Proverbs 6:14</a></b></br> Frowardness <i>is</i> in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/23-9.htm">1 Samuel 23:9</a></b></br> And David knew that Saul secretly practised mischief against him; and he said to Abiathar the priest, Bring hither the ephod.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/21-15.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-34.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-2.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-16.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-25.htm">Making</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-7.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-7.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-20.htm">Mischief</a> <a href="/psalms/119-134.htm">Oppression</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-8.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/proverbs/16-30.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-5.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-33.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Studieth</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-23.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/proverbs/20-19.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-8.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/21-7.htm">Violence</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/24-11.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-10.htm">Devise</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-26.htm">Lips</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-17.htm">Making</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-18.htm">Meditate</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-16.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-16.htm">Mischief</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/4-1.htm">Oppression</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-1.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-18.htm">Plot</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-8.htm">Purposes</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-10.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/proverbs/15-28.htm">Studieth</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-9.htm">Talk</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-13.htm">Talking</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-10.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-15.htm">Violence</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>for their hearts devise violence</b><br>This phrase highlights the inner motivations and intentions of the wicked. In biblical context, the heart is often seen as the center of thought and intention (<a href="/jeremiah/17-9.htm">Jeremiah 17:9</a>). The idea of devising violence suggests premeditated harm, reflecting a deep-seated corruption. This aligns with the broader biblical theme that sin originates in the heart (<a href="/matthew/15-19.htm">Matthew 15:19</a>). Historically, violence was a common issue in ancient societies, often leading to societal instability. The phrase warns against associating with those whose hearts are set on such destructive paths, echoing the wisdom literature's emphasis on the company one keeps (<a href="/proverbs/13-20.htm">Proverbs 13:20</a>).<p><b>and their lips declare trouble</b><br>This part of the verse focuses on the outward expression of the wicked's inner thoughts. The lips, representing speech, are used to spread trouble, which can mean deceit, slander, or incitement to conflict. This reflects the biblical principle that words have power (<a href="/proverbs/18-21.htm">Proverbs 18:21</a>). The connection between heart and speech is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/luke/6-45.htm">Luke 6:45</a>, where Jesus teaches that the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. The cultural context of the time placed significant importance on spoken words, which could influence public opinion and incite actions. This serves as a caution against the influence of those who use their words to cause harm, aligning with the broader biblical call to guard one's speech (<a href="/james/3-5.htm">James 3:5-6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>This verse refers to individuals whose hearts and minds are set on causing harm and chaos. They are characterized by their internal and external expressions of violence and trouble.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_heart.htm">The Heart</a></b><br>In Hebrew thought, the heart ("lev") is the center of thought, emotion, and intention. It is where plans and desires originate.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lips.htm">The Lips</a></b><br>Symbolic of speech and communication, the lips are the means by which internal thoughts and intentions are expressed outwardly.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/guard_your_heart.htm">Guard Your Heart</a></b><br>Since the heart is the source of intentions, it is crucial to guard it against evil thoughts and desires. Regular self-examination and prayer can help keep one's heart aligned with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/m/mind_your_speech.htm">Mind Your Speech</a></b><br>Our words have power and can either build up or tear down. Being mindful of our speech and ensuring it reflects godly values is essential for living a life that honors God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/i/influence_of_companions.htm">Influence of Companions</a></b><br>The company we keep can influence our hearts and speech. Surrounding ourselves with godly influences can help us avoid the path of the wicked.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/seek_wisdom.htm">Seek Wisdom</a></b><br>Proverbs consistently emphasizes the value of wisdom. Seeking wisdom through Scripture and godly counsel can help us devise plans that are righteous rather than violent.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_renewal.htm">Repentance and Renewal</a></b><br>If we find ourselves devising or speaking trouble, repentance and seeking God's forgiveness and renewal are vital steps to realign with His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_the_phrase_'love_is_love'_accurate.htm">What defines a perverse mouth?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_a_hen_gather_her_chicks.htm">What does 'An honest answer is a kiss' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_personal_responsibility.htm">What does the Bible say about personal responsibility?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_godly_wisdom_and_how_to_get_it.htm">What does 'guile' mean in the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 2.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For their heart studieth</span> <span class="cmt_word">destruction</span>. The grounds of the warning arc here given, as in <a href="/proverbs/1-15.htm">Proverbs 1:15</a>. "Destruction" (<span class="accented">shod</span>); Vulgate, <span class="accented">rapinas</span>, "violence" of all kinds, <span class="accented">e.g.</span>, robbery, murder. Their lips talk of mischief; utter lies and slanders which may injure other people or bring themselves profit. Admiration of such men and intercourse with them must be repugnant to every religious soul. The LXX. refers the verse to evil imaginations issuing in evil talk; "For their heart meditates falsehoods, and their lips speak mischiefs (<span class="greek">πόνους</span>)." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-2.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">their hearts</span><br /><span class="heb">לִבָּ֑ם</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">devise</span><br /><span class="heb">יֶהְגֶּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(yeh·geh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1897.htm">Strong's 1897: </a> </span><span class="str2">To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">violence,</span><br /><span class="heb">שֹׁ֭ד</span> <span class="translit">(šōḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7701.htm">Strong's 7701: </a> </span><span class="str2">Violence, havoc, devastation, ruin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and their lips</span><br /><span class="heb">שִׂפְתֵיהֶ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(śip̄·ṯê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - fdc | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8193.htm">Strong's 8193: </a> </span><span class="str2">The lip, language, a margin</span><br /><br /><span class="word">declare</span><br /><span class="heb">תְּדַבֵּֽרְנָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(tə·ḏab·bê·rə·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">trouble.</span><br /><span class="heb">וְ֝עָמָ֗ל</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘ā·māl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5999.htm">Strong's 5999: </a> </span><span class="str2">Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-2.htm">Proverbs 24:2 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-2.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:2 For their hearts plot violence and their (Prov. 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