Psalm 140:2


They devise evil things in their hearts;
They continually [gather together and] stir up wars.

Psalm 56:6


They attack, they hide and lurk,
They watch my steps,
As they have [expectantly] waited to take my life.

Psalm 36:4


He plans wrongdoing on his bed;
He sets himself on a path that is not good;
He does not reject or despise evil.

1 Samuel 23:19-24

Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is David not hiding with us in strongholds of Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah, which is south of Jeshimon?

1 Samuel 24:11-12

Look, my father! Indeed, see the hem of your robe in my hand! Since I cut off the hem of your robe and did not kill you, know and understand [without question] that there is no evil or treason in my hands. I have not sinned against you, though you are lying in wait to take my life.

1 Samuel 26:1-25

The Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is David not hiding on the hill of Hachilah, east of Jeshimon?”

Psalm 2:1-2

Why are the nations in an uproar [in turmoil against God],
And why do the people devise a vain and hopeless plot?

Psalm 21:11


For they planned evil against You;
They devised a [malevolent] plot
And they will not succeed.

Psalm 38:12


Those who seek my life lay snares for me,
And those who seek to injure me threaten mischievous things and destruction;
They devise treachery all the day long.

Psalm 62:3


How long will you attack a man
So that you may murder him, all of you,
Like a leaning wall, like a tottering fence?

Psalm 64:5-6


They encourage themselves in [their pursuit of] an evil agenda;
They talk of laying snares secretly;
They say, “Who will discover us?”

Psalm 120:7


I am for peace, but when I speak,
They are for war.

Proverbs 12:20


Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil,
But counselors of peace have joy.

Hosea 7:6


As they approach their plotting,
Their mind burns [with intrigue] like an oven [while they lie in wait].
Their anger smolders all night;
In the morning it blazes like a flaming fire.

Micah 2:1-3

Woe (judgment is coming) to those who devise wickedness
And plot evil on their beds!
When morning comes, they practice evil
Because it is in the power of their hands.

Nahum 1:11


From you [O Nineveh],
One has gone forth who plotted evil against the Lord,
A malevolent counselor [the king of Assyria].

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Which imagine mischiefs in their heart; continually are they gathered together for war.

General references

Bible References

Continually

Psalm 56:6

They attack, they hide and lurk,
They watch my steps,
As they have [expectantly] waited to take my life.
Psalm 120:7

I am for peace, but when I speak,
They are for war.
1 Samuel 23:19
Then the Ziphites came to Saul at Gibeah, saying, “Is David not hiding with us in strongholds of Horesh, on the hill of Hachilah, which is south of Jeshimon?
1 Samuel 24:11
Look, my father! Indeed, see the hem of your robe in my hand! Since I cut off the hem of your robe and did not kill you, know and understand [without question] that there is no evil or treason in my hands. I have not sinned against you, though you are lying in wait to take my life.

General references

Proverbs 24:2

For their minds plot violence,
And their lips talk of trouble [for the innocent].