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For their hearts plot violence, And their lips talk about mischief.
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Heart and Lips of Mischief
Commentators explain this verse gives the reason why believers should not envy the wicked (v. 1). Their inner life ('heart') is consumed with plotting destruction, and their outer life ('lips') is filled with speaking mischief. This alignment of thought and word toward evil demonstrates a corrupt character that is not to be desired.
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Reformed Baptist
For their heart studies destruction To others; to good men, that separate from them, and reprove them, or are in the…
Presbyterian
Do not envy sinners. And do not let a desire ever come into your mind, 'Oh, if only I could shake off restraints!'