Proverbs 2:14

Translations

Modern

…from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil,

Traditional

Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;

Literal

…those glad to do evil, they rejoice in the perversity of evil,

Latin

…qui lætantur cum malefecerint, et exsultant in rebus pessimis;

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

…from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil,

Notes

Proverbs 2:12–15

Wisdom knows when people alter words to make wrong things seem right. The right path leads to life, while the wrong path leads to death (Proverbs 1:10–19; 2:18–19; 5:5–6; 9:1–6, 13–18).
ways of darkness: In the New Testament, darkness represents evil, while light represents God's goodness (Matthew 4:16; 5:14–16; John 1:14; Romans 2:19).

Proverbs 2:1–22

The father advises his son to seek wisdom. It will protect him from bad people and the risks of unfaithful women. The son should pursue wisdom, knowing it is a gift from God.

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Romans 1:32
Although they know God’s righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.
Proverbs 10:23
The fool delights in shameful conduct, but a man of understanding has wisdom.
Jeremiah 11:15
What right has My beloved in My house, having carried out so many evil schemes? Can consecrated meat avert your doom? When you are wicked, then you rejoice.
1 Corinthians 13:6
Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.
Luke 22:4–5
And Judas went to discuss with the chief priests and temple officers how he might betray Jesus to them.
Hosea 7:3
They delight the king with their evil, and the princes with their lies.
Zephaniah 3:11
On that day you will not be put to shame for any of the deeds by which you have transgressed against Me. For then I will remove from among you those who rejoice in their pride, and you will never again be haughty on My holy mountain.
Habakkuk 1:15
The foe pulls all of them up with a hook; he catches them in his dragnet, and gathers them in his fishing net; so he rejoices gladly.

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Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God: Means of Preservation From Character of the Wicked: Delighting in the Iniquity of Others Falsehood: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Fruits of Sin: Love of Wicked (People): Described Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Young Men: General Scriptures Concerning

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