Proverbs--The Wicked (+ Evil) KL Paulson Bro. R. Spurgeon 12/1995 Proverbs 1:16 16 For their feet run to evil, and make haste to shed blood. [For their feet run to evil.] Proverbs 1:33 33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. [But whoso listens unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.] (Proverbs 2:12-15) 12 To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things; [To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh perverse things.] 13 Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness; [Who leave the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness.] 14 Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the frowardness of the wicked; [Who rejoice to do evil, and delight in the perverseness of the wicked.] 15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: [Whose ways are crooked, and they perverse in their paths.] Proverbs 2:22 22 But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it. [But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it.] Proverbs 3:7 7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. [Depart from evil.] Proverbs 3:25 25 Be not afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. [Be not...neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh.] Proverbs 3:29 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. [Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee.] Proverbs 3:33 33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. [The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked.] Proverbs 4:14 14 Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men. [Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.] Proverbs 4:17 17 For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence. [For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.] Proverbs 4:19 19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. [The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.] Proverbs 4:27 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil. [Remove thy foot from evil.] Proverbs 5:14 14 I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly. [I was almost in all evil in the midst of the congregation and assembly.] Proverbs 5:22 22 His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins. [His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be held with the cords of his sins.] Proverbs 6:12 12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. [A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a perverse mouth.] (Proverbs 6:18-19) 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, [An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,] 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. (Proverbs 6:19) [A false witness [that] speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.] Proverbs 6:24 24 To keep thee from the evil woman, from the flattery of the tongue of a strange woman. [To keep thee from the evil woman.] Proverbs 8:7 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. [For...wickedness is an abomination to my lips.] Proverbs 8:13 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate. [The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: ...the evil way...do I hate.] Proverbs 9:7 7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. [He that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.] (Proverbs 10:2-3) 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. [Treasures of wickedness profit nothing.] 3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. [The LORD...he casteth away the substance of the wicked.] (Proverbs 10:6-7) 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. [Violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.] 7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. [The name of the wicked shall rot.] Proverbs 10:11 11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. [Violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.] Proverbs 10:16 16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin. [The fruit of the wicked [tendeth] to sin.] Proverbs 10:20 20 The tongue of the just is as choice silver: the heart of the wicked is little worth. [The heart of the wicked is little worth.] (Proverbs 10:24-25) 24 The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him: but the desire of the righteous shall be granted. [The fear of the wicked, it shall come upon him.] 25 As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more: but the righteous is an everlasting foundation. [As the whirlwind passeth, so is the wicked no more.] (Proverbs 10:27-28) 27 The fear of the LORD prolongeth days: but the years of the wicked shall be shortened. [The years of the wicked shall be shortened.] 28 The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish. [The expectation of the wicked shall perish.] Proverbs 10:30 30 The righteous shall never be removed: but the wicked shall not inhabit the earth. [The wicked shall not inhabit the earth.] Proverbs 10:32 32 The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable: but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness. [The mouth of the wicked speaketh perversity.] Proverbs 11:5 5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. [The wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.] (Proverbs 11:7-8) 7 When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. [When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth.] 8 The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. [The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead.] (Proverbs 11:10-11) 10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. [When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting.] 11 By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked. [By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted: but it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.] (Proverbs 11:18-19) 18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward. [The wicked worketh a deceitful work.] 19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. [As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.] Proverbs 11:21 21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered. [Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished.] Proverbs 11:23 23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath. [The expectation of the wicked is wrath.] Proverbs 11:31 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner. [Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.] (Proverbs 12:2-3) 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the LORD: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. [The LORD...a man of wicked devices will he condemn.] 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. [A man shall not be established by wickedness.] (Proverbs 12:5-7) 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. [The counsels of the wicked are deceit.] 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. [The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them.] 7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand. [The wicked are overthrown, and are not.] Proverbs 12:10 10 A righteous man regardeth the life of his beast: but the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. [The tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.] (Proverbs 12:12-13) 12 The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit. [The wicked desireth the net of evil men.] 13 The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. [The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips.] (Proverbs 12:20-21) 20 Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil: but to the counsellors of peace is joy. [Deceit is in the heart of them that imagine evil.] 21 There shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief. [The wicked shall be filled with mischief.] Proverbs 12:26 26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. [The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.] (Proverbs 13:5-6) 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. [A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame.] 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. [Wickedness overthroweth the sinner.] Proverbs 13:9 9 The light of the righteous rejoiceth: but the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. [The lamp of the wicked shall be put out.] Proverbs 13:17 17 A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health. [A wicked messenger falleth into mischief.] Proverbs 13:19 19 The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil. [It is abomination to fools to depart from evil.] Proverbs 13:21 21 Evil pursueth sinners: but to the righteous good shall be repayed. [Evil pursueth sinners.] Proverbs 13:25 25 The righteous eateth to the satisfying of his soul: but the belly of the wicked shall want. [The belly of the wicked shall want.] Proverbs 14:11 11 The house of the wicked shall be overthrown: but the tabernacle of the upright shall flourish. [The house of the wicked shall be overthrown.] (Proverbs 14:16-17) 16 A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil: but the fool rageth, and is confident. [A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil.] 17 He that is soon angry dealeth foolishly: and a man of wicked devices is hated. [A man of wicked devices is hated.] Proverbs 14:19 19 The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous. [The evil bow before the good; and the wicked at the gates of the righteous.] Proverbs 14:22 22 Do they not err that devise evil? but mercy and truth shall be to them that devise good. [Do they not err that devise evil?] Proverbs 14:32 32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. [The wicked is driven away in his wickedness.] Proverbs 15:3 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil and the good. [The eyes of the LORD are in every place, beholding the evil.] Proverbs 15:6 6 In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble. [In the revenues of the wicked is trouble.] (Proverbs 15:8-9) 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. [The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD.] 9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. [The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD.] Proverbs 15:15 15 All the days of the afflicted are evil: but he that is of a merry heart hath a continual feast. [All the days of the afflicted are evil.] Proverbs 15:26 26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. [The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD.] (Proverbs 15:28-29) 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. [The mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things.] 29 The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. [The LORD is far from the wicked.] Proverbs 16:4 4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. [The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil.] Proverbs 16:6 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil. [By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil.] Proverbs 16:12 12 It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. [It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness.] Proverbs 16:17 17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. [The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.] Proverbs 16:27 27 An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. [An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire.] Proverbs 16:30 30 He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. [He shutteth his eyes to devise perverse things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.] Proverbs 17:4 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue. [A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.] Proverbs 17:11 11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him. [An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.] Proverbs 17:13 13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house. [Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.] Proverbs 17:15 15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. [He that justifieth the wicked...even they both are abomination to the LORD.] Proverbs 17:23 23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment. [A wicked man taketh a bribe out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.] Proverbs 18:3 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. [When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.] Proverbs 18:5 5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment. [It is not good to accept the person of the wicked.] Proverbs 19:23 23 The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. [The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.] Proverbs 19:28 28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity. [An ungodly witness mocks at judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.] Proverbs 20:8 8 A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes. [A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.] Proverbs 20:22 22 Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee. [Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.] Proverbs 20:26 26 A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them. [A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.] Proverbs 20:30 30 The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil: so do stripes the inward parts of the belly. [The blueness of a wound cleanseth away evil.] Proverbs 21:4 4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. [The plowing of the wicked, is sin.] Proverbs 21:7 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment. [The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.] Proverbs 21:10 10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. [The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes.] Proverbs 21:12 12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness. [The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.] Proverbs 21:18 18 The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright. [The wicked shall be a ransom for the righteous, and the transgressor for the upright.] Proverbs 21:27 27 The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind? [The sacrifice of the wicked is abomination: how much more, when he bringeth it with a wicked mind?] Proverbs 21:29 29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way. [A wicked man hardeneth his face.] Proverbs 22:3 3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished. [A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.] Proverbs 23:6 6 Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats: [Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats.] Proverbs 24:1 1 Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them. [Be not thou envious against evil men, neither desire to be with them.] Proverbs 24:8 8 He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person. [He that deviseth to do evil shall be called a mischievous person.] (Proverbs 24:15-16) 15 Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; spoil not his resting place: [Lay not wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous; plunder not his resting place.] 16 For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. [The wicked shall fall into mischief.] (Proverbs 24:19-20) 19 Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked; [Fret not thyself because of evil men, neither be thou envious at the wicked.] 20 For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out. [For there shall be no reward to the evil man; the candle of the wicked shall be put out.] Proverbs 24:24 24 He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: [He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him.] 25 But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them. [But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, and a good blessing shall come upon them.] Proverbs 25:5 5 Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. [Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness.] Proverbs 25:10 10 Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. [Lest he that heareth it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away.] Proverbs 25:26 26 A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. [A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a polluted spring.] Proverbs 26:23 23 Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross. [Burning lips and a wicked heart are like a potsherd covered with silver dross.] Proverbs 26:26 26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation. [Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.] Proverbs 27:12 12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished. [A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.] Proverbs 28:1 1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion. [The wicked flee when no man pursueth.] (Proverbs 28:4-5) 4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. [They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.] 5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. [Evil men understand not judgment.] Proverbs 28:10 10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. [Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit.] Proverbs 28:12 12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden. [When the wicked rise, a man goes into hiding.] Proverbs 28:15 15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people. [As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.] Proverbs 28:22 22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him. [He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.] Proverbs 28:28 28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. [When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase.] Proverbs 29:2 2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. [When the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.] (Proverbs 29:6-7) 6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. [In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice.] 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. [The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it.] Proverbs 29:12 12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked. [If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.] Proverbs 29:16 16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall. [When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.] Proverbs 29:27 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. [An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.] Proverbs 30:20 20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness. [Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.] Proverbs 30:32 32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth. [If thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.] Proverbs 31:12 12 She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. [She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.]