King James Version
Proverbs 2:14 in the King James Version says “Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;”
Proverbs 2:14 · KJV
To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness;
Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:
To deliver thee from the strange woman, even from the stranger which flattereth with her words;
KJV Study — Public Domain
“and delight”
H1523properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e., usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
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