27 A scoundrel plots evil,
and on their lips it is like a scorching fire.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Wicked plan evil,
organize it with others when needed,
and execute their criminal plots.
“Scorching Fire” not only describes their words,
but also their deeds, and, of course, their fate.
#scoundrel #plots #evil #lips #like #scorching #fire
27 Whoever seeks good finds favor,
but evil comes to one who searches for it.
Proverbs Club Commentary
You will find what you seek.
Therefore, seek Wisdom, not Wickedness.
#whoever #seeks #good #favor #evil #comes #searches
16 For they cannot rest until they do evil;
they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble.
Proverbs Club Commentary
The Wicked live in darkness and hate the light.
The Righteous are their preeminent target.
#wicked #they #cannot #rest #do #evil #robbed #sleep #till #make #someone #stumble
13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil;
I hate pride and arrogance,
evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Overcoming evil requires recognizing
evil speech and behavior,
and exposing it whenever possible.
#fear #Lord #hate #evil #pride #arrogance #behavior #perverse #speech
22 The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them;
the cords of their sins hold them fast.
Proverbs Club Commentary
Beware of the Wicked, but do not fear them.
They are defeated by their very behavior.
#evil #deeds #wicked #ensnare #cords #sins #hold #fast
