Proverbs 2:14 akjv — Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;

American King James Version

"Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; "

— Proverbs 2:14, American King James Version

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Proverbs 2 — Context

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Discretion shall preserve you, understanding shall keep you:

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To deliver you from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaks fraudulent things;

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Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;

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Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;

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Whose ways are crooked, and they fraudulent in their paths:

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To deliver you from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flatters with her words;

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Which forsakes the guide of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God.

Proverbs 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 2:14 say?
Proverbs 2:14 in the American King James Version reads: “Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; ”
Where is Proverbs 2:14 in the Bible?
Proverbs 2:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Proverbs, chapter 2, verse 14.
Who wrote Proverbs?
Proverbs is traditionally attributed to Solomon (primarily), with sections by Agur and Lemuel. It was written c. 970–700 BC.
What is the book of Proverbs about?
Proverbs is practical wisdom for everyday life — short, vivid sayings on speech, work, money, friendship, sex, parenting, and the fear of the LORD. It teaches that wisdom is not mere cleverness but a way of walking with God in a complicated world.
What are the major themes of Proverbs?
Proverbs explores themes including Wisdom, Folly, Fear of the LORD, Discipline, Speech, Diligence. These themes shape the meaning and context of Proverbs 2:14.
What translation should I read Proverbs 2:14 in?
Proverbs 2:14 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Proverbs 2:14?
Proverbs 2:14 reads (AKJV): “Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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