Verse Comparison: Proverbs 24:2
American Standard Version
For their heart studieth oppression, And their lips talk of mischief.
Amplified® Bible
For their minds plot oppression {and} devise violence, and their lips talk of causing trouble {and} vexation.
Contemporary English Version
All they think about and talk about is violence and cruelty.
Darby English Version
for their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
Good News Bible
Causing trouble is all they ever think about; every time they open their mouth someone is going to be hurt.
King James Version
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
New American Standard Bible
For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.
New International Version
for their hearts plot violence,
and their lips talk about making trouble.
New King James Version
For their heart devises violence,
And their lips talk of troublemaking.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble.
Revised Standard Version
for their minds devise violence, and their lips talk of mischief.
Young's Literal Translation
For destruction doth their heart meditate, And perverseness do their lips speak.