Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version who delight in doing wrong and rejoice in the perverseness of evil, New Living Translation They take pleasure in doing wrong, and they enjoy the twisted ways of evil. English Standard Version who rejoice in doing evil and delight in the perverseness of evil, Berean Standard Bible from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil, King James Bible Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; New King James Version Who rejoice in doing evil, And delight in the perversity of the wicked; New American Standard Bible Who delight in doing evil And rejoice in the perversity of evil; NASB 1995 Who delight in doing evil And rejoice in the perversity of evil; NASB 1977 Who delight in doing evil, And rejoice in the perversity of evil; Legacy Standard Bible Who are glad to do evil And they rejoice in the perversity of evil; Amplified Bible Who find joy in doing evil And delight in the perversity of evil, Christian Standard Bible from those who enjoy doing evil and celebrate perversion, Holman Christian Standard Bible from those who enjoy doing evil and celebrate perversion, American Standard Version Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the perverseness of evil; Contemporary English Version Most of all they enjoy being mean and deceitful. English Revised Version Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of evil; GOD'S WORD® Translation from those who enjoy doing evil, from those who find joy in the deviousness of evil. Good News Translation those who find pleasure in doing wrong and who enjoy senseless evil, International Standard Version who delight in doing evil, and rejoice in the perverseness of evil; Majority Standard Bible from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil, NET Bible who delight in doing evil, they rejoice in perverse evil; New Heart English Bible who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil; Webster's Bible Translation Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; World English Bible who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWho are rejoicing to do evil, "" They delight in [the] contrariness of the wicked, Young's Literal Translation Who are rejoicing to do evil, They delight in frowardness of the wicked, Smith's Literal Translation Those rejoicing to do evil will exult in the deceit of evil; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWho are glad when they have done evil, and rejoice in most wicked things: Catholic Public Domain Version who rejoice when they have done evil, and who exult in the most wicked things. New American Bible Who delight in doing evil and celebrate perversity; New Revised Standard Version who rejoice in doing evil and delight in the perverseness of evil; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho rejoice to do evil and delight in the perverseness of evil things; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they rejoice to do evil and they rejoice in the lifestyle of the evil. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the frowardness of evil; Brenton Septuagint Translation who rejoice in evils, and delight in wicked perverseness; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Benefits of Wisdom…13from those who leave the straight paths to walk in the ways of darkness, 14from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil, 15whose paths are crooked and whose ways are devious.… Cross References 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. Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who turn darkness to light and light to darkness, who replace bitter with sweet and sweet with bitter. Micah 7:3 Both hands are skilled at evil; the prince and the judge demand a bribe. When the powerful utters his evil desire, they all conspire together. 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. Psalm 50:18 When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers. Ephesians 5:11-12 Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them. / For it is shameful even to mention what the disobedient do in secret. 2 Thessalonians 2:12 in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. Isaiah 3:9 The expression on their faces testifies against them, and like Sodom they flaunt their sin; they do not conceal it. Woe to them, for they have brought disaster upon themselves. Jeremiah 6:15 Are they ashamed of the abomination they have committed? No, they have no shame at all; they do not even know how to blush. So they will fall among the fallen; when I punish them, they will collapse,” says the LORD. 1 Corinthians 13:6 Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth. Psalm 10:3 For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD. Isaiah 57:4 Whom are you mocking? At whom do you sneer and stick out your tongue? Are you not children of transgression, offspring of deceit, 2 Peter 2:13 The harm they will suffer is the wages of their wickedness. They consider it a pleasure to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deception as they feast with you. Hosea 7:3 They delight the king with their evil, and the princes with their lies. Matthew 23:28 In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. Treasury of Scripture Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; rejoice Proverbs 10:23 It is as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom. Jeremiah 11:15 What hath my beloved to do in mine house, seeing she hath wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is passed from thee? when thou doest evil, then thou rejoicest. Habakkuk 1:15 They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they rejoice and are glad. and Hosea 7:3 They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies. Luke 22:4,5 And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them… Romans 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. Jump to Previous Delight Designs Evil Frowardness Joy Perverseness Perversity Pleasure Rejoice Rejoicing Sinner Wicked Wrong WrongdoingJump to Next Delight Designs Evil Frowardness Joy Perverseness Perversity Pleasure Rejoice Rejoicing Sinner Wicked Wrong WrongdoingProverbs 2 1. wisdom promises godliness to her children10. and safety from evil company 20. and direction in good ways who delight in doing evil The phrase "who delight in doing evil" speaks to a heart condition that finds pleasure in actions contrary to God's will. The Hebrew word for "delight" is "שָׂמַח" (samach), which conveys a sense of joy or gladness. This indicates a deep-seated satisfaction in engaging in wickedness, suggesting a willful and conscious choice to pursue what is morally wrong. Historically, this reflects the human tendency to rebel against divine order, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. Theologically, it underscores the importance of aligning one's desires with God's righteousness, as true joy is found in obedience to Him. and rejoice in the perversity of evil Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew from those who enjoyהַ֭שְּׂמֵחִים (haś·śə·mê·ḥîm) Article | Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 8056: Glad, joyful, merry doing לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make evil רָ֑ע (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil and rejoice יָ֝גִ֗ילוּ (yā·ḡî·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1523: To spin round, rejoice, fear in the twistedness בְּֽתַהְפֻּכ֥וֹת (bə·ṯah·pu·ḵō·wṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 8419: Perversity, perverse thing of evil, רָֽע׃ (rā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7451: Bad, evil Links Proverbs 2:14 NIVProverbs 2:14 NLT Proverbs 2:14 ESV Proverbs 2:14 NASB Proverbs 2:14 KJV Proverbs 2:14 BibleApps.com Proverbs 2:14 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 2:14 Chinese Bible Proverbs 2:14 French Bible Proverbs 2:14 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 2:14 Who rejoice to do evil and delight (Prov. Pro Pr) |
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