Proverbs 6:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 6:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 6:14 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. soweth: Heb. casteth forth" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 6:14 — KJV
“Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. soweth: Heb. casteth forth”
— Proverbs 6:14 (KJV)
Proverbs 6:14 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 6:14
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:14: heart, continually, heb
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:14: heart, heb, forth
“But the people answered, Thou shalt not go forth: for if we flee away, they will not care for us; neither if half of us die, will they care for us: but now thou art worth ten thousand of us: therefore now it is better that thou succour us out of the city. care...: Heb. set their heart on us worth...: Heb. as ten thousand of us succour: Heb. be to succour or help”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:14: heart, heb, forth
“Now therefore arise, go forth, and speak comfortably unto thy servants: for I swear by the LORD, if thou go not forth, there will not tarry one with thee this night: and that will be worse unto thee than all the evil that befell thee from thy youth until now. comfortably...: Heb. to the heart of thy servants”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:14: heart, heb, forth
“Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. expert...: or, rangers of battle, or, ranged in battle keep...: or, set the battle in array not...: Heb. without a heart and a heart”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 6:14: heart, heb, forth
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