Proverbs 2:14
They rejoice when they do evil 1 and delight in the perversities of evil. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
In Context
13who abandon the right paths 1 and walk in the ways of darkness. 1
15They follow crooked paths, 1 and using deception they hide their tracks. 1
Cross References
Proverbs 10:23Wickedness is a game a fool plays, 1 but wisdom is a pleasure to a man of understanding. 1
Hosea 7:3With their evil they make the king glad, 1 and by their lies the officials. 1
Zephaniah 3:11In that day you will not be put to shame for all your deeds that you committed against me, 1 since at that time I will remove from among you those who celebrated your pride, 1 and because you will no longer act arrogantly on my holy mountain. 1
Romans 1:32They understand the regulations of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death. But not only do they do these things, they also approve of others who do them.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 2:11-22
The Benefits Conferred by Wisdom. 10 When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; 11 Discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee: 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; 13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; 14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; 15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: 16 To deliver thee from the strange… Read the whole commentary →