Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked;
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Bible References
Rejoice
Proverbs 10:23
Carrying out a wicked scheme is enjoyable to a fool, and so is wisdom for the one who has discernment.
Jeremiah 11:15
The Lord says to the people of Judah, "What right do you have to be in my temple, my beloved people? Many of you have done wicked things. Can your acts of treachery be so easily canceled by sacred offerings that you take joy in doing evil even while you make them?
Habakkuk 1:15
The Babylonian tyrant pulls them all up with a fishhook; he hauls them in with his throw net. When he catches them in his dragnet, he is very happy.
Zephaniah 3:11
In that day you will not be ashamed of all your rebelliousness against me, for then I will remove from your midst those who proudly boast, and you will never again be arrogant on my holy hill.
1 Corinthians 13:6
It is not glad about injustice, but rejoices in the truth.
And
Hosea 7:3
The royal advisers delight the king with their evil schemes, the princes make him glad with their lies.
Luke 22:4
He went away and discussed with the chief priests and officers of the temple guard how he might betray Jesus, handing him over to them.
Romans 1:32
Although they fully know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but also approve of those who practice them.
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Proverbs 16:29
A violent person entices his neighbor, and leads him down a path that is terrible.