Proverbs 2:14

World English Bible (2000)

who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil;

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 10:23 : 23 It is a fool's pleasure to do wickedness, but wisdom is a man of understanding's pleasure.
  • Jer 11:15 : 15 What has my beloved to do in my house, since she has worked lewdness [with] many, and the holy flesh is passed from you? when you do evil, then you rejoice.
  • Rom 1:32 : 32 who, 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.
  • 1 Cor 13:6 : 6 doesn't rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth;
  • Hos 7:3 : 3 They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.
  • Hab 1:15 : 15 He takes up all of them with the hook. He catches them in his net, and gathers them in his dragnet. Therefore he rejoices and is glad.
  • Zeph 3:11 : 11 In 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 of the midst of you your proudly exulting ones, and you will no more be haughty in my holy mountain.
  • Luke 22:4-5 : 4 He went away, and talked with the chief priests and captains about how he might deliver him to them. 5 They were glad, and agreed to give him money.

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    12to deliver you from the way of evil, from the men who speak perverse things;

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    20Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

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    16for their feet run to evil. They hurry to shed blood.

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    8Who goes in company with the workers of iniquity, and walks with wicked men?

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    3Their hands are on that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler and judge ask for a bribe; and the powerful man dictates the evil desire of his soul. Thus they conspire together.

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    6An evil man is snared by his sin, but the righteous can sing and be glad.

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    3For the wicked boasts of his heart's cravings. He blesses the greedy, and condemns Yahweh.

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    2for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about mischief.

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    8One who plots to do evil will be called a schemer.

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