Proverbs 2:14
who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil,
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
In Context
13who forsake the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness,
15who are crooked in their ways, and wayward in their paths,
Cross References
Proverbs 10:23It is a fool’s pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding’s pleasure.
Hosea 7:3They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
Zephaniah 3:11In that day you will not be disappointed for all your doings in which you have transgressed against me; for then I will take away out from among you your proudly exulting ones, and you will no more be arrogant in my holy mountain.
Romans 1:32who, knowing the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but also approve of those who practice 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 →