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Genesis 6:5-7 The Wickedness of Mankind

5 The Lord saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.

6 The Lord was grieved that he had made man on the earth, and his heart was filled with pain.

7 So the Lord said, “I will wipe mankind, whom I have created, from the face of the earth—men and animals, and creatures that move along the ground, and birds of the air—for I am grieved that I have made them.”

Cross References for Genesis 6:5-7

Ecclesiastes 7:29 - This only have I found: God made mankind upright, but men have gone in search of many schemes.” Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:29 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 7:29

Deuteronomy 29:19 - When such a person hears the words of this oath, he invokes a blessing on himself and therefore... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:19 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 29:19

Genesis 18:20-21 - Then the Lord said, “The outcry against Sodom and Gomorrah is so great and their sin so grievous Click to read the verse Genesis 18:20-21 Click to read the verse Genesis 18:20-21

Ephesians 2:3 - All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and f... Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:3

John 3:6 - Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. Click to read the verse John 3:6 Click to read the verse John 3:6

1 Peter 3:20 - who disobeyed long ago when God waited patiently in the days of Noah while the ark was being bu... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:20 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:20

Romans 1:28-31 - Furthermore, since they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, he gave the... Click to read the verse Romans 1:28-31 Click to read the verse Romans 1:28-31

Jeremiah 17:9 - The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:9 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:9

Ezekiel 8:12 - He said to me, “Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in t... Click to read the verse Ezekiel 8:12 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 8:12

Romans 3:9-19 - No One Is Righteous What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already... Click to read the verse Romans 3:9-19 Click to read the verse Romans 3:9-19

Matthew 15:19 - For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false test... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:19 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:19

Job 15:16 - how much less man, who is vile and corrupt, who drinks up evil like water! Click to read the verse Job 15:16 Click to read the verse Job 15:16

Mark 7:21-23 - For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adu... Click to read the verse Mark 7:21-23 Click to read the verse Mark 7:21-23

Psalms 53:2 - God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who s... Click to read the verse Psalms 53:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 53:2

Genesis 8:21 - The Lord smelled the pleasing aroma and said in his heart: “Never again will I curse the ground... Click to read the verse Genesis 8:21 Click to read the verse Genesis 8:21

Ephesians 2:1-3 - Made Alive in Christ As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1-3 Click to read the verse Ephesians 2:1-3

Ezekiel 8:9 - And he said to me, “Go in and see the wicked and detestable things they are doing here.” Click to read the verse Ezekiel 8:9 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 8:9

Titus 3:3 - At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions an... Click to read the verse Titus 3:3 Click to read the verse Titus 3:3

Proverbs 6:18 - a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 6:18

Jeremiah 4:14 - O Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart and be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts? Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 4:14

Genesis 13:13 - Now the men of Sodom were wicked and were sinning greatly against the Lord. Click to read the verse Genesis 13:13 Click to read the verse Genesis 13:13

Psalms 14:1-4 - Psalm 14 For the director of music. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Th... Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1-4 Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1-4

Ecclesiastes 9:3 - This is the evil in everything that happens under the sun: The same destiny overtakes all. The ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 9:3

Luke 17:26 - “Just as it was in the days of Noah, so also will it be in the days of the Son of Man. Click to read the verse Luke 17:26 Click to read the verse Luke 17:26

Jeremiah 18:12 - But they will reply, ‘It’s no use. We will continue with our own plans; each of us will follow ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 18:12

Romans 1:21 - For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their... Click to read the verse Romans 1:21 Click to read the verse Romans 1:21

Luke 1:51 - He has performed mighty deeds with his arm; he has scattered those who are proud in their inmos... Click to read the verse Luke 1:51 Click to read the verse Luke 1:51

Genesis 11:6 - The Lord said, “If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then no... Click to read the verse Genesis 11:6 Click to read the verse Genesis 11:6

1 Chronicles 28:9 - “And you, my son Solomon, acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted d... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:9 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:9

Job 1:5 - When a period of feasting had run its course, Job would send and have them purified. Early in t... Click to read the verse Job 1:5 Click to read the verse Job 1:5

Matthew 7:11 - If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more ... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:11

Psalms 24:4 - He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by w... Click to read the verse Psalms 24:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 24:4

James 4:5 - Or do you think Scripture says without reason that the spirit he caused to live in us envies in... Click to read the verse James 4:5 Click to read the verse James 4:5

Deuteronomy 31:21 - And when many disasters and difficulties come upon them, this song will testify against them, b... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:21 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 31:21

Proverbs 10:20 - The tongue of the righteous is choice silver, but the heart of the wicked is of little value. Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:20 Click to read the verse Proverbs 10:20

Psalms 10:4 - In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God. Click to read the verse Psalms 10:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:4

Psalms 14:1 - Psalm 14 For the director of music. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” Th... Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 14:1

Isaiah 55:7 - Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:7

1 Chronicles 29:18 - O Lord, God of our fathers Abraham, Isaac and Israel, keep this desire in the hearts of your pe... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:18 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:18

Jeremiah 9:14 - Instead, they have followed the stubbornness of their hearts; they have followed the Baals, as ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:14 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 9:14

Hosea 10:9 - “Since the days of Gibeah, you have sinned, O Israel, and there you have remained. Did not war ... Click to read the verse Hosea 10:9 Click to read the verse Hosea 10:9

Proverbs 24:9 - The schemes of folly are sin, and men detest a mocker. Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:9 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:9

Jeremiah 16:12 - But you have behaved more wickedly than your fathers. See how each of you is following the stub... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:12 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 16:12

James 1:14 - but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Click to read the verse James 1:14 Click to read the verse James 1:14

Romans 7:18 - I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my sinful nature. For I have the desire to do... Click to read the verse Romans 7:18 Click to read the verse Romans 7:18

Job 22:15 - Will you keep to the old path that evil men have trod? Click to read the verse Job 22:15 Click to read the verse Job 22:15

Matthew 7:13 - “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destru... Click to read the verse Matthew 7:13 Click to read the verse Matthew 7:13

Psalms 17:4 - As for the deeds of men— by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent. Click to read the verse Psalms 17:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:4

Luke 11:39 - Then the Lord said to him, “Now then, you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but ... Click to read the verse Luke 11:39 Click to read the verse Luke 11:39

Isaiah 65:2 - All day long I have held out my hands to an obstinate people, who walk in ways not good, pursui... Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 65:2

Mark 7:21 - For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adu... Click to read the verse Mark 7:21 Click to read the verse Mark 7:21

Proverbs 27:19 - As water reflects a face, so a man’s heart reflects the man. Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:19 Click to read the verse Proverbs 27:19