Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version who winks maliciously with his eye, signals with his feet and motions with his fingers, New Living Translation signaling their deceit with a wink of the eye, a nudge of the foot, or the wiggle of fingers. English Standard Version winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, points with his finger, Berean Standard Bible winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers. King James Bible He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; New King James Version He winks with his eyes, He shuffles his feet, He points with his fingers; New American Standard Bible Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers; NASB 1995 Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers; NASB 1977 Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers; Legacy Standard Bible Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers; Amplified Bible Who winks with his eyes [in mockery], who shuffles his feet [to signal], Who points with his fingers [to give subversive instruction]; Christian Standard Bible winking his eyes, signaling with his feet, and gesturing with his fingers. Holman Christian Standard Bible winking his eyes, signaling with his feet, and gesturing with his fingers. American Standard Version That winketh with his eyes, that speaketh with his feet, That maketh signs with his fingers; Contemporary English Version winking and giving signals to deceive others. English Revised Version He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he maketh signs with his fingers; GOD'S WORD® Translation He winks his eye, makes a signal with his foot, [and] points with his fingers. Good News Translation They wink and make gestures to deceive you, International Standard Version winking with his eyes, making signs with his feet, pointing with his fingers, Majority Standard Bible winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers. NET Bible he winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, and points with his fingers; New Heart English Bible who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers; Webster's Bible Translation He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; World English Bible who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, who motions with his fingers, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWinking with his eyes, speaking with his feet, "" Directing with his fingers, Young's Literal Translation Winking with his eyes, speaking with his feet, Directing with his fingers, Smith's Literal Translation Pinching the eyes, speaking with the feet, teaching with his fingers; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe winketh with the eyes, presseth with the foot, speaketh with the finger. Catholic Public Domain Version he winks with the eyes, touches with the foot, speaks with the finger. New American Bible Shifty of eye, feet ever moving, pointing with fingers, New Revised Standard Version winking the eyes, shuffling the feet, pointing the fingers, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe winks with his eyes, he signals with his feet, he makes signs with his fingers; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated He winks with his eyes and strikes with his feet and he signals with his fingers, OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That winketh with his eyes, that scrapeth with his feet, That pointeth with his fingers; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the same winks with the eye, and makes a sign with his foot, and teaches with the beckonings of his fingers. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Warnings Against Foolishness…12A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth, 13winking his eyes, speaking with his feet, and pointing with his fingers. 14With deceit in his heart he devises evil; he continually sows discord.… Cross References Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. / By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. ... James 3:5-6 In the same way, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it boasts of great things. Consider how small a spark sets a great forest ablaze. / The tongue also is a fire, a world of wickedness among the parts of the body. It pollutes the whole person, sets the course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell. Matthew 12:34-37 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. / The good man brings good things out of his good store of treasure, and the evil man brings evil things out of his evil store of treasure. / But I tell you that men will give an account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. ... Ephesians 4:29 Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen. Psalm 10:7 His mouth is full of cursing, deceit, and violence; trouble and malice are under his tongue. Romans 3:13-14 “Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.” “The venom of vipers is on their lips.” / “Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness.” Matthew 15:18-19 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these things defile a man. / For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, and slander. James 1:26 If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not bridle his tongue, he deceives his heart and his religion is worthless. Psalm 36:3 The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing. Colossians 3:8 But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Isaiah 59:3-4 For your hands are stained with blood, and your fingers with iniquity; your lips have spoken lies, and your tongue mutters injustice. / No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. 1 Peter 3:10 For, “Whoever would love life and see good days must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from deceitful speech. Psalm 52:2-4 Your tongue devises destruction like a sharpened razor, O worker of deceit. / You love evil more than good, falsehood more than speaking truth. Selah / You love every word that devours, O deceitful tongue. Luke 6:45 The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. Jeremiah 9:3-5 “They bend their tongues like bows; lies prevail over truth in the land. For they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account,” declares the LORD. / “Let everyone guard against his neighbor; do not trust any brother, for every brother deals craftily, and every friend spreads slander. / Each one betrays his friend; no one tells the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out committing iniquity. Treasury of Scripture He winks with his eyes, he speaks with his feet, he teaches with his fingers; Proverbs 5:6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them. Proverbs 10:10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall. Job 15:12 Why doth thine heart carry thee away? and what do thy eyes wink at, Jump to Previous Directing Eye Eyes Feet Finger Fingers Maketh Making Motions News Points Rubbing Signs Speaketh Speaking Teacheth Winketh Winking WinksJump to Next Directing Eye Eyes Feet Finger Fingers Maketh Making Motions News Points Rubbing Signs Speaketh Speaking Teacheth Winketh Winking WinksProverbs 6 1. against indebtedness6. idleness 12. and mischievousness 16. seven things detestable to God 20. the blessings of obedience 25. the mischief of unfaithfulness winking his eyes In biblical times, winking was often associated with deceit and cunning. It was a non-verbal gesture used to communicate secretive or dishonest intentions. In the context of Proverbs, winking the eyes can be seen as a subtle way of signaling to others to join in on a deceitful plan. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of warning against deceit and the importance of integrity, as seen in passages like Psalm 101:7, which emphasizes the rejection of deceitful behavior. The act of winking as a form of communication highlights the cultural understanding of body language in ancient times, where such gestures could convey complex messages without words. speaking with his feet and pointing with his fingers Persons / Places / Events 1. The Wicked PersonThe verse describes the actions of a deceitful person, often referred to as a "wicked" or "worthless" person in the broader context of Proverbs 6. This individual uses subtle and deceptive gestures to communicate malicious intent. 2. Solomon Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon is known for his wisdom and provides these insights to guide the reader in discerning and avoiding evil behavior. 3. Ancient Israel The cultural and historical backdrop of Proverbs, where wisdom literature was a key component of teaching and moral instruction. Teaching Points Discernment in CommunicationBe aware of non-verbal cues and the intentions behind them. Not all communication is verbal, and understanding this can help discern truth from deceit. Integrity in Actions Our actions, even subtle ones, should align with our words. As Christians, we are called to live transparently and truthfully. Guarding Against Deception Recognize and avoid the influence of those who use manipulation and deceit. Seek wisdom and guidance from God to identify such behaviors. The Consequences of Deceit Deceptive actions lead to destruction. Proverbs warns us of the inevitable downfall that comes from living a life of deceit. Reflecting Christ in Our Conduct As followers of Christ, our conduct should reflect His truth and love, avoiding any form of deceit or manipulation.(13) He winketh with his eyes . . .--A picture, taken from the life, of a malicious tattler and scandalmonger, who fills out his lying tale with winks and signs, whereby even more is suggested than he says, to the blasting of his neighbour's character.Verse 13. - He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers. He employs his other members for the same nefarious purpose. In the language of St. Paul, he yields his members to uncleanness, and to iniquity unto iniquity (Romans 6:19). "To wink with the eye (karats ayin)," as in Proverbs 10:10 and Psalm 35:19, or "with the eyes (karats b'eynayim)," is properly to compress or nip them together, and so to wink, and give the signal to others not to interfere (Gesenius and Delitzsch); cf. the LXX., ἐννεύει ὀφθαλμῷ; and the Vulgate, annuit oculis. Aquila and Theodoret, however, read, κνίζει, "he vexes or annoys." The observation of the teacher in Proverbs 10:10 is, "He that winketh with his eyes causeth sorrow." The same verb karuts is also used of the compression or closing of the lips in Proverbs 16:30. He speaketh with his feet; i.e. he conveys signs by them to his companion; cf. the LXX., σημαίνει δὲ ποδὶ, and the Vulgate, terit pede, which conveys much the same meaning. He teacheth with his fingers; or, as more fully expressed in the LXX., διδάσκει δὲ ἐννεύμασι δακτύλων, "he teacheth by the signs of his fingers." Symmachus has δακτυλοδεικτῶν, which, however, in its strictly classical use (see Demosthenes, 790, 20) is pointing at with the finger. "Teaching" is only the secondary meaning of the Hebrew participle moreh, which is here used. The verb yarah, to which it belongs, means properly to extend or stretch out the hand for the purpose of pointing out the way (compare the Hebrew shalakh yod, and the Latin monstrare), and hence came to mean "to teach." The crafty and deceitful character which is here presented to as is strikingly reproduced in Ecclesiasticus: "He that winketh with the eyes worketh evil: and he that knoweth him will depart from him. When thou art present, he will speak sweetly, and will admire thy words: but at the last he will writhe his mouth, and slander thy sayings. I have hated many things, but nothing like him; for the Lord will hate him" (Ecclus. 27:22-24). The heathen poet Naevius says of the impudent woman - "Allium tenet, alii adnutat, alibi manus "Clam mihi tange pedem: "Illa viro coram nutus conferre loquaces Hebrew winkingקֹרֵ֣ץ (qō·rêṣ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7169: To pinch, to bite the lips, blink the eyes, to squeeze off his eyes, בְּ֭עֵינָו (bə·‘ê·nāw) Preposition-b | Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain speaking מֹלֵ֣ל (mō·lêl) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 4448: To speak, utter, say with his feet, בְּרַגְלָ֑ו (bə·raḡ·lāw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7272: A foot, a step, the pudenda and pointing מֹ֝רֶ֗ה (mō·reh) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach with his fingers. בְּאֶצְבְּעֹתָֽיו׃ (bə·’eṣ·bə·‘ō·ṯāw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 676: Something to sieze with, a finger, a toe Links Proverbs 6:13 NIVProverbs 6:13 NLT Proverbs 6:13 ESV Proverbs 6:13 NASB Proverbs 6:13 KJV Proverbs 6:13 BibleApps.com Proverbs 6:13 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 6:13 Chinese Bible Proverbs 6:13 French Bible Proverbs 6:13 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 6:13 Who winks with his eyes who signals (Prov. 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