Proverbs 6:13 nasb — Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers;

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"Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers;"

— Proverbs 6:13, NASB

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“he winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, and points with his fingers;”
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Proverbs 6 — Context

"A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest"--

Your poverty will come in like a vagabond And your need like an armed man.

A worthless person, a wicked man, Is the one who walks with a perverse mouth,

Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers;

Who with perversity in his heart continually devises evil, Who spreads strife.

Therefore his calamity will come suddenly; Instantly he will be broken and there will be no healing.

There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:

Proverbs 6:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 6:13 say?

Proverbs 6:13 in the NASB reads: “Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers;”

Where is Proverbs 6:13 in the Bible?

Proverbs 6:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verse 13.

Who wrote Proverbs?

Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.

What is the book of Proverbs about?

Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.

What are the major themes of Proverbs?

Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 6:13.

What translation should I read Proverbs 6:13 in?

Proverbs 6:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Proverbs 6:13?

Proverbs 6:13 reads (NASB): “Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Proverbs 6:13 nasb — Who winks with his eyes, who signals with his feet, Who points with his fingers;

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