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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />who delight in doing wrong and rejoice in the perverseness of evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />They take pleasure in doing wrong, and they enjoy the twisted ways of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />who rejoice in doing evil and delight in the perverseness of evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Who rejoice to do evil, <i>and</i> delight in the frowardness of the wicked;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Who rejoice in doing evil, <i>And</i> delight in the perversity of the wicked;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Who delight in doing evil <i>And</i> rejoice in the perversity of evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Who delight in doing evil And rejoice in the perversity of evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Who delight in doing evil, And rejoice in the perversity of evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Who are glad to do evil And they rejoice in the perversity of evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Who find joy in doing evil And delight in the perversity of evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />from those who enjoy doing evil and celebrate perversion,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />from those who enjoy doing evil and celebrate perversion, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the perverseness of evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Most of all they enjoy being mean and deceitful. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />from those who enjoy doing evil, from those who find joy in the deviousness of evil.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />those who find pleasure in doing wrong and who enjoy senseless evil, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />who delight in doing evil, and rejoice in the perverseness of evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />who delight in doing evil, they rejoice in perverse evil; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of evil, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Who are rejoicing to do evil, "" They delight in [the] contrariness of the wicked,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Who are rejoicing to do evil, They delight in frowardness of the wicked,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Those rejoicing to do evil will exult in the deceit of evil;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Who are glad when they have done evil, and rejoice in most wicked things: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />who rejoice when they have done evil, and who exult in the most wicked things.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Who delight in doing evil and celebrate perversity; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />who rejoice in doing evil and delight in the perverseness of evil;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Who rejoice to do evil and delight in the perverseness of evil things;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And they rejoice to do evil and they rejoice in the lifestyle of the evil.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the frowardness of evil;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />who rejoice in evils, and delight in wicked perverseness;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/2-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=295" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/2.htm">The Benefits of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">13</span>from those who leave the straight paths to walk in the ways of darkness, <span class="reftext">14</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/8056.htm" title="8056: haś·śə·mê·ḥîm (Art:: Adj-mp) -- Glad, joyful, merry. From samach; blithe or gleeful.">from those who enjoy</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: la·‘ă·śō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">doing</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">evil</a> <a href="/hebrew/1523.htm" title="1523: yā·ḡî·lū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- To rejoice. Or guwl; a primitive root; properly, to spin round, i.e. Usually rejoice, or fear.">and rejoice</a> <a href="/hebrew/8419.htm" title="8419: bə·ṯah·pu·ḵō·wṯ (Prep-b:: N-fpc) -- Perversity, perverse thing. From haphak; a perversity or fraud.">in the twistedness</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā‘ (Adj-ms) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">of evil,</a> </span><span class="reftext">15</span>whose paths are crooked and whose ways are devious.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/5-20.htm">Isaiah 5:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Micah 7:3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/11-15.htm">Jeremiah 11:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/50-18.htm">Psalm 50:18</a></span><br />When you see a thief, you befriend him, and throw in your lot with adulterers.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-11.htm">Ephesians 5:11-12</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-12.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:12</a></span><br />in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/3-9.htm">Isaiah 3:9</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/6-15.htm">Jeremiah 6:15</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6</a></span><br />Love takes no pleasure in evil, but rejoices in the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/10-3.htm">Psalm 10:3</a></span><br />For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/57-4.htm">Isaiah 57:4</a></span><br />Whom are you mocking? At whom do you sneer and stick out your tongue? Are you not children of transgression, offspring of deceit,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/2-13.htm">2 Peter 2:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/7-3.htm">Hosea 7:3</a></span><br />They delight the king with their evil, and the princes with their lies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/23-28.htm">Matthew 23:28</a></span><br />In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;</p><p class="hdg">rejoice</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-23.htm">Proverbs 10:23</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> as sport to a fool to do mischief: but a man of understanding hath wisdom.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/11-15.htm">Jeremiah 11:15</a></b></br> What hath my beloved to do in mine house, <i>seeing</i> she hath wrought lewdness with many, and the holy flesh is passed from thee? when thou doest evil, then thou rejoicest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/1-15.htm">Habakkuk 1:15</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="hdg">and</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/hosea/7-3.htm">Hosea 7:3</a></b></br> They make the king glad with their wickedness, and the princes with their lies.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/22-4.htm">Luke 22:4,5</a></b></br> And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32</a></b></br> 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.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/1-22.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-31.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-12.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-32.htm">Frowardness</a> <a href="/psalms/149-5.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/psalms/140-9.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/psalms/107-42.htm">Perversity</a> <a href="/psalms/149-4.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/psalms/149-5.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/psalms/126-6.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/psalms/112-10.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-12.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/psalms/141-4.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/psalms/109-14.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/3-12.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-29.htm">Designs</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-15.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Frowardness</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-18.htm">Joy</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-24.htm">Perverseness</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-24.htm">Perversity</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-18.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-18.htm">Rejoice</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-30.htm">Rejoicing</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-7.htm">Sinner</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-22.htm">Wicked</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-30.htm">Wrong</a> <a href="/proverbs/14-32.htm">Wrongdoing</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/2-1.htm">wisdom promises godliness to her children</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/2-10.htm">and safety from evil company</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/2-20.htm">and direction in good ways</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/proverbs/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/proverbs/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>from those who enjoy doing evil</b><br>This phrase highlights the nature of certain individuals who find pleasure in wrongdoing. Biblically, this is a recurring theme where the wicked are depicted as taking delight in their sinful actions (<a href="/psalms/52-3.htm">Psalm 52:3</a>, <a href="/micah/7-3.htm">Micah 7:3</a>). The enjoyment of evil suggests a hardened heart, one that is resistant to the conviction of the Holy Spirit. Historically, this reflects the cultural context of ancient Israel, where idolatry and moral corruption were prevalent, often leading people away from God's commandments. The phrase serves as a warning to avoid the influence of such individuals, emphasizing the importance of choosing companions wisely (<a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">1 Corinthians 15:33</a>).<p><b>and rejoice in the twistedness of evil</b><br>Rejoicing in evil indicates a deeper level of depravity, where not only are evil acts committed, but they are celebrated. This mirrors the condition described in <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32</a>, where people not only practice unrighteousness but also approve of those who do. The term "twistedness" suggests a perversion of what is good and right, aligning with the biblical concept of sin as a distortion of God's perfect order. This rejoicing in perversion is a stark contrast to the joy found in righteousness and truth (<a href="/philippians/4-8.htm">Philippians 4:8</a>). Theologically, this phrase underscores the battle between light and darkness, a theme prevalent throughout Scripture, and points to the ultimate triumph of good over evil through Jesus Christ, who is the embodiment of truth and righteousness (<a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_wicked.htm">The Wicked</a></b><br>This verse refers to individuals who find joy and satisfaction in committing acts that are morally wrong or contrary to God's commandments. They are characterized by their delight in evil and perverse actions.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_path_of_wisdom.htm">The Path of Wisdom</a></b><br>While not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context of <a href="/bsb/proverbs/2.htm">Proverbs 2</a> contrasts the path of wisdom with the path of wickedness. The chapter encourages the pursuit of wisdom and understanding as a means to avoid the pitfalls of evil.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of Proverbs, Solomon is known for his wisdom. He provides these teachings to guide others in living a life that honors God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_wickedness.htm">The Nature of Wickedness</a></b><br>Wickedness is not just about actions but also about the heart's attitude. Delighting in evil reveals a deep-seated rebellion against God's righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_heart.htm">Guarding the Heart</a></b><br>Believers are called to guard their hearts against finding pleasure in sin. This requires constant vigilance and a commitment to God's Word.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_perversity.htm">The Consequences of Perversity</a></b><br>Rejoicing in evil leads to spiritual and often physical destruction. Understanding the consequences can motivate us to seek wisdom and righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/pursuing_wisdom.htm">Pursuing Wisdom</a></b><br>The antidote to delighting in evil is the pursuit of wisdom. By seeking God's wisdom, we align our desires with His and find true joy in righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_influence.htm">Community Influence</a></b><br>Surrounding ourselves with those who delight in righteousness rather than evil can help us stay on the path of wisdom.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_fun.htm">What does the Bible say about fun and entertainment?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/christian_view_on_wine.htm">What is the Christian Perspective on drinking wine?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_history_show_'righteous'_leaders_fail.htm">Proverbs 29:2 says people rejoice under righteous rulers; how does that hold up against historical instances where 'righteous' leaders failed to foster joy?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_make_ethical_decisions.htm">How can we make ethical decisions effectively?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) <span class= "bld">Delight in the frowardness of the wicked.--</span>This positive taking pleasure in evil is mentioned by St. Paul (<a href="/romans/1-32.htm" title="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.">Romans 1:32</a>) as the last stage of degradation.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 14.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Who rejoice to do evil.</span> Another element is here brought forward, and the description increases in intensity. The wicked not only rejoice to do evil themselves, but they exult when they hear of evil in others (cf. <a href="/romans/1-32.htm">Romans 1:32</a>). Such may be the interpretation, though the latter part, of the verse is capable of a different and more general rendering as signifying exultation in evil generally, whether it appears in themselves or others. The expression rendered in the Authorized Version, <span class="cmt_word">in the frowardness of the wicked,</span> is in the original (<span class="hebrew">בְּתַחְפֻכות רַע</span> <span class="accented">b'thah'pucoth ra</span>), <span class="accented">in the perverseness of evil</span>, or in evil perverseness, where the combination of the two nouns serves to give force to the main idea, which is that of perverseness. This rendering is adopted in the LXX., <span class="greek">ἐπὶ διαστροφῇ κακῇ</span>, "in evil distortion;" in the Vulgate, <span class="accented">in pessimis rebus</span>; in the Targum, Syriac, and Arabic, <span class="accented">in conversatione mala</span>, "in a bad course of conduct;" and in the Targum, <span class="accented">in malitiae perversione</span>, "in the perversion of wickedness." It is not perverseness in its simple and common form that these men exult in. but in its worst and most vicious form (for a similar construction, see <a href="/proverbs/6-24.htm">Proverbs 6:24</a>; <a href="/proverbs/15-26.htm">Proverbs 15:26</a>; and Proverbs 28:5). How widely different is the conduct of charity, which "rejoiceth not in iniquity" (<a href="/1_corinthians/13-6.htm">1 Corinthians 13:6</a>)! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/2-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">from those who enjoy</span><br /><span class="heb">הַ֭שְּׂמֵחִים</span> <span class="translit">(haś·śə·mê·ḥîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8056.htm">Strong's 8056: </a> </span><span class="str2">Glad, joyful, merry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">doing</span><br /><span class="heb">לַעֲשׂ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(la·‘ă·śō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">evil</span><br /><span class="heb">רָ֑ע</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and rejoice</span><br /><span class="heb">יָ֝גִ֗ילוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yā·ḡî·lū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1523.htm">Strong's 1523: </a> </span><span class="str2">To spin round, rejoice, fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the twistedness</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּֽתַהְפֻּכ֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(bə·ṯah·pu·ḵō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8419.htm">Strong's 8419: </a> </span><span class="str2">Perversity, perverse thing</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of evil,</span><br /><span class="heb">רָֽע׃</span> <span class="translit">(rā‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/2-14.htm">Proverbs 2:14 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/2-14.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 2:14 Who rejoice to do evil and delight (Prov. 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