Proverbs 2:14 bbe — Who take pleasure in wrongdoing, and have joy in the evil designs of the sinner;

Bible in Basic English

"Who take pleasure in wrongdoing, and have joy in the evil designs of the sinner;"

— Proverbs 2:14, Bible in Basic English

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Proverbs 2:14 in Other Translations

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“Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the perverseness of evil; ”
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NET
“who delight in doing evil, they rejoice in perverse evil;”
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Proverbs 2 — Context

Wise purposes will be watching over you, and knowledge will keep you;

Giving you salvation from the evil man, from those whose words are false;

Who give up the way of righteousness, to go by dark roads;

Who take pleasure in wrongdoing, and have joy in the evil designs of the sinner;

Whose ways are not straight, and whose footsteps are turned to evil:

To take you out of the power of the strange woman, who says smooth words with her tongue;

Who is false to the husband of her early years, and does not keep the agreement of her God in mind:

Proverbs 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Proverbs 2:14 say?

Proverbs 2:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Who take pleasure in wrongdoing, and have joy in the evil designs of the sinner;”

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 (BBE): “Who take pleasure in wrongdoing, and have joy in the evil designs of the sinner;” 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.

Proverbs 2:14 bbe — Who take pleasure in wrongdoing, and have joy in the evil designs of the sinner;

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