Pro 6:12-14 | JFB | STEP | 12. A naughty person —literally, "A man of Belial," or of worthlessness, that is, for good, and so depraved, or wicked (compare , &c.). Idleness and vice are allied. Though indolent in acts, he actively and habitually ( walketh ) is ill-natured in speech ( ).

Proverbs 6:12-14

12. A naughty person—literally, "A man of Belial," or of worthlessness, that is, for good, and so depraved, or wicked (compare 1Sa 25:25; 30:22, &c.). Idleness and vice are allied. Though indolent in acts, he actively and habitually (walketh) is ill-natured in speech (Pr 4:24).

13, 14. If, for fear of detection, he does not speak, he uses signs to carry on his intrigues. These signs are still so used in the East.

14. Frowardness—as in Pr 2:14.

deviseth—literally, "constructs, as an artisan."

mischief—evil to others.

discord—especially litigation. Cunning is the talent of the weak and lazy.