Proverbs 2:15

Translations

Modern

…whose paths are crooked and whose ways are devious.

Traditional

Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:

Literal

…whose ways are crooked, and who are turning aside in their paths.

Latin

…quorum viæ perversæ sunt, et infames gressus eorum.

Interlinear

Hebrew

English

…whose paths are crooked and whose ways are devious.

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.

Theme notes and profiles

Wisdom

Related verses

Psalm 125:5
But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.
Proverbs 21:8
The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.
Philippians 2:15
…so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world
Deuteronomy 32:5
His people have acted corruptly toward Him; the blemish on them is not that of His children, but of a perverse and crooked generation.
Isaiah 59:8
The way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace.
Isaiah 30:8–13
Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever.

Glossary

Path Proverbs, Book of

Topics

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

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