Proverbs 24:2

for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.

World English Bible (Public Domain)

In context

Before · Proverbs 24:1

1Don’t be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them;

2for their hearts plot violence and their lips talk about mischief.

After · Proverbs 24:3–4

3Through wisdom a house is built; by understanding it is established; 4by knowledge the rooms are filled with all rare and beautiful treasure.