Proverbs 2:14 (BSB)

from those who enjoy doing evil and rejoice in the twistedness of evil,

From Proverbs 2. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Proverbs 2:14

  • Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 2:10-22: The scope of these verses is to show, 1. What great advantage true wisdom will be of to us; it will keep us from the paths of sin, which lead to ruin, and will therein do us a greater kindness than if it enriched us with all the wealth of the world. 2.
  • John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 2:14: Who rejoice to do evil,.... At the doing of it, or when they have done it; they are glad of an opportunity of doing mischief, and glory when they have done it; it is a sport and pastime to them, Pro 10:2; they take pleasure in the act of sin, and have no remorse of conscience afterwards; they speak of it in an exulting manner...
  • Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 2:14: and that with pleasure, in ignorance of good and pursuit of evil. frowardness--Not only their own perversity, but that of others is their delight. They love most the worst things.
  • Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 2:14: Who rejoice to do evil, [and] delight in the frowardness of the wicked; (h) When they see any given to evil as they are.