Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Activity » Evil » General references to
For they cannot sleep unless they cause harm; they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble.
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
They are eager to do evil, quick to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful; they crush and destroy.
Those who devise sinful plans are as good as dead, those who dream about doing evil as they lie in bed. As soon as morning dawns they carry out their plans, because they have the power to do so.
Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.
Verse Concepts
AlcoholAdversityevil, origins ofenemies, of believersBitingAttitudes Of WatchfulnessSatan, Titles ForLions, Figurative Use OfLionsPersecution, Nature OfReadinessSatan, As TempterSelf ControlSleep, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InWatchfulness, Of BelieversBeing PreparedSatan, Character Of
Discord » The sowing of discord among brethren
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil, read more.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
Evil » The whole » Imagination
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
And the Lord smelled the soothing aroma and said to himself, "I will never again curse the ground because of humankind, even though the inclination of their minds is evil from childhood on. I will never again destroy everything that lives, as I have just done.
Those who seek my life try to entrap me; those who want to harm me speak destructive words; all day long they say deceitful things.
He said to me, "Do you see, son of man, what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the dark, each in the chamber of his idolatrous images? For they think, 'The Lord does not see us! The Lord has abandoned the land!'"
But the Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind had become great on the earth. Every inclination of the thoughts of their minds was only evil all the time.
Verse Concepts
And the Lord said, "If as one people all sharing a common language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be beyond them.
Then when many disasters and distresses overcome them this song will testify against them, for their descendants will not forget it. I know the intentions they have in mind today, even before I bring them to the land I have promised."
They continually say to those who reject what the Lord has said, 'Things will go well for you!' They say to all those who follow the stubborn inclinations of their own hearts, 'Nothing bad will happen to you!'
For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts were darkened.
Evil » Activity » General references to
For they cannot sleep unless they cause harm; they are robbed of sleep until they make someone stumble.
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
They are eager to do evil, quick to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful; they crush and destroy.
Those who devise sinful plans are as good as dead, those who dream about doing evil as they lie in bed. As soon as morning dawns they carry out their plans, because they have the power to do so.
Be sober and alert. Your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is on the prowl looking for someone to devour.
Verse Concepts
AlcoholAdversityevil, origins ofenemies, of believersBitingAttitudes Of WatchfulnessSatan, Titles ForLions, Figurative Use OfLionsPersecution, Nature OfReadinessSatan, As TempterSelf ControlSleep, SpiritualSpiritual Warfare, As ConflictSpiritual Warfare, Causes OfSpiritual Warfare, Enemies InWatchfulness, Of BelieversBeing PreparedSatan, Character Of
Evil » Devices » Will be defeated
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.
The Lord frustrates the decisions of the nations; he nullifies the plans of the peoples.
But when the matter came to the king's attention, the king gave written orders that Haman's evil intentions that he had devised against the Jews should fall on his own head. He and his sons were hanged on the gallows.
He frustrates the plans of the crafty so that their hands cannot accomplish what they had planned!
The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.
Feet » People found at Christ's » Of the wicked
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
They are eager to do evil, quick to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful; they crush and destroy.
Feet » Of the wicked » Swift to mischief
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
Heart » The unregenerate » Is full of iniquity
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
And the Lord smelled the soothing aroma and said to himself, "I will never again curse the ground because of humankind, even though the inclination of their minds is evil from childhood on. I will never again destroy everything that lives, as I have just done.
"Oh people of Jerusalem, purify your hearts from evil so that you may yet be delivered. How long will you continue to harbor up wicked schemes within you?
When David's oldest brother Eliab heard him speaking to the men, he became angry with David and said, "Why have you come down here? To whom did you entrust those few sheep in the desert? I am familiar with your pride and deceit! You have come down here to watch the battle!"
The human mind is more deceitful than anything else. It is incurably bad. Who can understand it?
Verse Concepts
Faithfulness, In Human RelationshipsDeceitful Heartsevil, origins ofBeing Born In SinHeart, Fallen And RedeemedHuman NatureMedicineMind, The HumanMorality, And CreationDeception In Fallen Human NatureCorrupted ConsciencesSelf Righteousness, Nature OfSin, Causes OfSin, Universality OfSpirit, Fallen And RedeemedDepravity Of Man
When a sentence is not executed at once against a crime, the human heart is encouraged to do evil.
The Lord abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.
he plots evil with perverse thoughts in his heart, he spreads contention at all times.
But the Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind had become great on the earth. Every inclination of the thoughts of their minds was only evil all the time.
Verse Concepts
For although they knew God, they did not glorify him as God or give him thanks, but they became futile in their thoughts and their senseless hearts were darkened.
This is the unfortunate fact about everything that happens on earth: the same fate awaits everyone. In addition to this, the hearts of all people are full of evil, and there is folly in their hearts during their lives -- then they die.
"The way you have lived and the things you have done will bring this on you. This is the punishment you deserve, and it will be painful indeed. The pain will be so bad it will pierce your heart."
Heart » Hearts that devise wicked imaginations
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
character of the unrenewed Heart » Full of evil imaginations
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
And the Lord smelled the soothing aroma and said to himself, "I will never again curse the ground because of humankind, even though the inclination of their minds is evil from childhood on. I will never again destroy everything that lives, as I have just done.
But the Lord saw that the wickedness of humankind had become great on the earth. Every inclination of the thoughts of their minds was only evil all the time.
Verse Concepts
character of the unrenewed Heart » Not perfect with God
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
He followed all the sinful practices of his father before him. He was not wholeheartedly devoted to the Lord his God, as his ancestor David had been.
Lying » Hateful to God
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil, read more.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
Lying/lies » Lying lips
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil, read more.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
The one who tells the truth will endure forever, but the one who lies will last only for a moment.
A lying tongue hates those crushed by it, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
Excessive speech is not becoming for a fool; how much less are lies for a ruler!
May lying lips be silenced -- lips that speak defiantly against the innocent with arrogance and contempt!
Mischief » Feet that run to mischief
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
Plans of men » Devices, evil » Will be defeated
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.
The Lord frustrates the decisions of the nations; he nullifies the plans of the peoples.
But when the matter came to the king's attention, the king gave written orders that Haman's evil intentions that he had devised against the Jews should fall on his own head. He and his sons were hanged on the gallows.
He frustrates the plans of the crafty so that their hands cannot accomplish what they had planned!
The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.
Pride/arrogance » A proud look
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil, read more.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
Haughty eyes and a proud heart -- the agricultural product of the wicked is sin.
Sin » God » Abominates
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil, read more.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
For anyone who acts dishonestly in these ways is abhorrent to the Lord your God.
Violence » The lord hating violence
There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil, read more.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
The Lord approves of the godly, but he hates the wicked and those who love to do violence.
The wicked » Devices of » Will be defeated
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
A good person obtains favor from the Lord, but the Lord condemns a person with wicked schemes.
The Lord frustrates the decisions of the nations; he nullifies the plans of the peoples.
But when the matter came to the king's attention, the king gave written orders that Haman's evil intentions that he had devised against the Jews should fall on his own head. He and his sons were hanged on the gallows.
He frustrates the plans of the crafty so that their hands cannot accomplish what they had planned!
The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.
The wicked » Devices of » Feet of
a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil,
They are eager to do evil, quick to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful; they crush and destroy.