Proverbs 24:2
For their heart studieth destruction, and their lips talk of mischief.
Cross-reference
Proverbs 24:8 uses the same idea of plotting evil, calling the schemer by name — a direct parallel within the same chapter.
Proverbs 6:14 describes a similar wicked person who plots evil in his heart and stirs up conflict, reinforcing the theme.
Job 15:35 uses the same metaphor of conceiving trouble and giving birth to evil, directly paralleling the devising of violence.
Psalm 7:14 describes the wicked conceiving evil and giving birth to lies, matching the heart and speech themes of Proverbs 24:2.
Psalm 10:7 focuses on the wicked's mouth full of cursing and deceit, echoing the 'lips talk of trouble' part.
In Psalm 36:4, the wicked person plots evil even in bed — deepening the inner scheming described here.
Psalm 64:4-6 expands on the secret scheming and hurtful words — same theme of planned harm.
In Psalm 140:2, the wicked plan evil in their hearts — a direct parallel to the inner plotting here.
Matthew 26:4 directly describes plotting to kill Jesus — a perfect fulfillment of the evil devise from the heart.
Acts 13:10 describes Elymas as full of deceit and villainy — matching the devising of mischief from the heart.
Isaiah 59:4 describes conceiving mischief and speaking lies — the same pattern of devising harm but in a legal setting.
1 Samuel 23:9 provides an example of Saul plotting harm against David, illustrating the principle of devising violence.
In 1 Kings 20:7, Ahab recognizes that the Syrian king seeks mischief—the same word used here for the wicked's lips.
Esther 3:6 shows Haman plotting destruction of the Jews, a concrete instance of devising violence.
Micah 7:3 shows the wicked speaking evil desires and weaving plots — similar to the mischief of lips and heart here.