Proverbs 1:16

For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.

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Other Translations for Proverbs 1:16

BSB
For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.
AKJV
For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood.
CPDV
For their feet rush to evil, and they hurry to shed blood.
ERV
For their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.
NHEB
for their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood.
SMT
For their feet will run to evil, and they will hasten to pour out blood:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Proverbs 1:16

FortheirfeetH7272Noun FemininerunH7323VerbtoevilH7451andmakehasteH4116VerbtoshedH8210VerbbloodH1818Noun Masculine

Commentary for Proverbs 1:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Proverbs 1:16
Summary
Wicked eagerly pursue harmful activities
Event
Description of criminal nature
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Teaching