KJV ORIGINAL
Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Who are happy to do evil things, and take pleasure in the twisted ways of wicked people;
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes people who don't just do wrong things, but actually enjoy doing them and celebrate wickedness.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Solomon's warning to his son about evil companions in ancient Israel. In the cultural context of the time, community reputation and moral character were extremely important, and associating with those who celebrated wickedness could lead to social and spiritual ruin. Solomon is describing the dangerous mindset of people who have moved beyond simply making mistakes to actually finding joy in corruption.
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