Proverbs 24:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 24:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 24:2 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 24:2 — KJV
“For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.”
— Proverbs 24:2 (KJV)
Proverbs 24:2 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 24:2
“Now Hannah, she spake in her heart; only her lips moved, but her voice was not heard: therefore Eli thought she had been drunken.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:2: heart, lips
“Thou sayest, (but they are but vain words,) I have counsel and strength for the war. Now on whom dost thou trust, that thou rebellest against me? sayest: or, talkest vain...: Heb. word of the lips I have...: or, but counsel and strength are for the war”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:2: lips, talk
“But when he was strong, his heart was lifted up to his destruction: for he transgressed against the LORD his God, and went into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:2: heart, destruction
“Should not the multitude of words be answered? and should a man full of talk be justified? full...: Heb. of lips”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:2: lips, talk
“My words shall be of the uprightness of my heart: and my lips shall utter knowledge clearly.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 24:2: heart, lips
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