Proverbs 2:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 2:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 2:14 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 2:14 — KJV
“Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;”
— Proverbs 2:14 (KJV)
Proverbs 2:14 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 2:14
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. every...: or, the whole imagination: the Hebrew word signifieth not only the imagination, but also the purposes and desires continually: Heb. every day”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:14: evil, wicked
“Beware that there be not a thought in thy wicked heart, saying, The seventh year, the year of release, is at hand; and thine eye be evil against thy poor brother, and thou givest him nought; and he cry unto the LORD against thee, and it be sin unto thee. thought: Heb. word wicked: Heb. Belial”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:14: evil, wicked
“And when David heard that Nabal was dead, he said, Blessed be the LORD, that hath pleaded the cause of my reproach from the hand of Nabal, and hath kept his servant from evil: for the LORD hath returned the wickedness of Nabal upon his own head. And David sent and communed with Abigail, to take her to him to wife.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:14: evil, wicked
“And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness. weak: Heb. tender”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:14: evil, wicked
“If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 2:14: rejoice, evil
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