9 occurrences

'Wickedness' in the Bible

Engaging in evil is like sport to the fool [who refuses wisdom and chases sin],But to a man of understanding [skillful and godly] wisdom brings joy.

Verse ConceptsFools, Characteristics OfPleasureFools, Description OfMischiefDiscernmentFoolsSportsFunwickednessactingjoking

The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight,But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

Verse ConceptsGod's WaysThe Insecurity Of The WickedDistinctives Of Righteousnesswickedness

A man will not be established by wickedness,But the root of the [consistently] righteous will not be moved.

Verse ConceptsProverbsRighteous, TheRootsNot MovedgaysBeing GayA Good Manwickedness

Righteousness (being in right standing with God) guards the one whose way is blameless,But wickedness undermines and overthrows the sinner.

Verse ConceptsSpiritual Warfare, ArmourSin, Consequences OfFruits Of RighteousnessSin Clings To The Sinner

It is repulsive [to God and man] for kings to behave wickedly,For a throne is established on righteousness (right standing with God).

Verse Conceptsethics, socialBeing A LeaderCivic RighteousnessResponsibility, For God's WorldStabilityKings, Duties OfGood KingsAuthorityDistinctives Of Righteousness

Though his hatred covers itself with guile and deceit,His malevolence will be revealed openly before the assembly.

Verse ConceptsExposure Of SinSin Made KnownShowing HypocrisyHateDeception

This is the way of an adulterous woman:She eats and wipes her mouthAnd says, “I have done no wrong.”

Verse ConceptsAdulterersAdultery, Results OfComplacencyMouthsInsensibilityFruits Of SinNo SinPlea Of Innocenceadultry

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