Proverbs 1:16

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

for they are eager to inflict harm, and they hasten to shed blood.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 6:18 : 18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
  • Isa 59:7 : 7 They are eager to do evil, quick to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful; they crush and destroy.
  • Rom 3:5 : 5 But if our unrighteousness demonstrates the righteousness of God, what shall we say? The God who inflicts wrath is not unrighteous, is he?(I am speaking in human terms.)
  • Prov 4:16 : 16 For they cannot sleep unless they cause harm; they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble.

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