Recognizing The Wicked

 

Proverbs 17:4 (KJV)
4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.

Proverbs 17:15 (KJV)
15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.

 

Proverbs 17:19 (KJV)
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.

Proverbs 17:20 (KJV)
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.

Proverbs 17:27 (KJV)
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.

Proverbs 17:28 (KJV)
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Chapter 18

Varied observations on moral virtues and their contrary vices

     1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.

     2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.

     3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.

     4 The words of a man's mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.

     5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

     6 A fool's lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes. 7 A fool's mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.

     8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.

     9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

     10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

     11 The rich man's wealth is his strong city, and as an high wall in his own conceit.

     12 Before destruction the heart of man is haughty, and before honour is humility.

     13 He that answereth a matter before he heareth it, it is folly and shame unto him.

     14 The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?

     15 The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

     16 A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men.

     17 He that is first in his own cause seemeth just; but his neighbour cometh and searcheth him.

     18 The lot causeth contentions to cease, and parteth between the mighty.

     19 A brother offended is harder to be won than a strong city: and their contentions are like the bars of a castle.

     20 A man's belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.

     21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.

     22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.

     23 The poor useth intreaties; but the rich answereth roughly.

     24 A man that hath friends must shew himself friendly: and there is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.

 

Proverbs 19:5 (KJV)
5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.
Proverbs 19:9 (KJV)
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.

Proverbs 19:28 (KJV)
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.

Proverbs 21:3 (KJV)
3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

 

 

Proverbs 21:15 (KJV)
15 It is joy to the just to do judgment: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.
Proverbs 21:19 (KJV)
19 It is better to dwell in the wilderness, than with a contentious and an angry woman.
Proverbs 22:3 (KJV)
3 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself: but the simple pass on, and are punished.

 

Proverbs 22:12 (KJV)
12 The eyes of the LORD preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.

 

Proverbs 22:14 (KJV)
14 The mouth of strange women is a deep pit: he that is abhorred of the LORD shall fall therein.

 

Proverbs 22:24-25 (KJV)
24 Make no friendship with an angry man; and with a furious man thou shalt not go:
25 Lest thou learn his ways, and get a snare to thy soul.
Proverbs 24:23-26 (KJV)
23 These things also belong to the wise. It is not good to have respect of persons in judgment.
24 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.
26 Every man shall kiss his lips that giveth a right answer.

 

Proverbs 24:28 (KJV)
28 Be not a witness against thy neighbour without cause; and deceive not with thy lips.
Proverbs 25:9 (KJV)
9 Debate thy cause with thy neighbour himself; and discover not a secret to another:
Proverbs 25:18 (KJV)
18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow.

 

Proverbs 26:11 (KJV)
11 As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly.

 

Proverbs 26:26 (KJV)
26 Whose hatred is covered by deceit, his wickedness shall be shewed before the whole congregation.
Proverbs 26:27 (KJV)
27 Whoso diggeth a pit shall fall therein: and he that rolleth a stone, it will return upon him.

 

Proverbs 26:28 (KJV)
28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin.

 

Proverbs 27:5-6 (KJV)
5 Open rebuke is better than secret love.
6 Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.
Proverbs 27:12 (KJV)
12 A prudent man foreseeth the evil, and hideth himself; but the simple pass on, and are punished.

 

Proverbs 27:15 (KJV)
15 A continual dropping in a very rainy day and a contentious woman are alike.

 

Proverbs 28:23 (KJV)
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.

 

Proverbs 29:16 (KJV)
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.

 

Proverbs 29:27 (KJV)
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

Thirty characteristics of wicked Men:

 

1. Lovers of themselves (2Tim. 3:2). Greek: Philautos (GSN-<G5367>), fond of oneself; selfish. Only here

 

2. Covetous (2Tim. 3:2). Greek: philarguros (GSN-<G5366>), fond of money. Only here and Lk. 16:14

 

3. Boasters (2Tim. 3:2). Greek: alazon (GSN-<G213>), braggarts; self-exalted. Here and Rom. 1:30

 

4. Proud (2Tim. 3:2). Greek: huperephanos (GSN-<G5244>), self-important. See note, Rom. 1:30

 

5. Blasphemers (2Tim. 3:2). See note, Mt. 12:31

 

6. Disobedient to parents (2Tim. 3:2). Head-strong children (2Tim. 3:2; Rom. 1:30)

 

7. Unthankful (2Tim. 3:2). Greek: acharistos (GSN-<G884>), ungrateful. Here and in Lk. 6:35

 

8. Unholy (2Tim. 3:2). Greek: anosios (GSN-<G462>), without piety; no reverence. See pt. 5, Fifteen Classes the Law Was Made For

 

9. Without natural affection (2Tim. 3:3). Living in unnatural affection sins; perverts; homosexuals; sodomites. See note, Rom. 1:31

 

10. Trucebreakers (2Tim. 3:3). See note, Rom. 1:31

 

11. False accusers (2Tim. 3:3). Greek: diabolos (GSN-<G1228>), slanderer; adversary. See notes, Jn. 6:70; 8:44

 

12. Incontinent (2Tim. 3:3). Greek: akrates (GSN-<G193>), no control of appetites and passions. Only here

 

13. Fierce (2Tim. 3:3). Greek: anemeros (GSN-<G434>), wild; savage; uncivilized. Only here

 

14. Despisers of good men (2Tim. 3:3). Greek: aphilagathos (GSN-<G865>), unfriendly to good men. Only here

 

15. Traitors (2Tim. 3:4). Greek: prodotes (GSN-<G4273>), betrayers. Only here; Lk. 6:16; Acts 7:52

 

16. Heady (2Tim. 3:4). Greek: propetes (GSN-<G4312>), rash; hasty; reckless; headstrong. Translated "rashly" in Acts 19:36

 

17. Highminded (2Tim. 3:4). Greek: tuphoo (GSN-<G5187>), senseless; conceited; silly. See note, 1Tim. 3:6

 

18. Lovers of pleasure (2Tim. 3:4). Sensual gratification is their god (2Tim. 3:4)

 

19. Having a form of godliness (2Tim. 3:5). Greek: morphosis (GSN-<G3446>), a semblance; sketch; form. Only here and Rom. 2:20. Their religion is only in their creed and formal confession of faith, not in their hearts

 

20. Denying the power of godliness (2Tim. 3:5). Destitute of godliness, having no faith that one can be godly in this life. From such turn away

 

21. Use their show of piety to gain entrance into homes to deceive (2Tim. 3:6)

 

22. Capture for their own pleasure silly (foolish) women whom they deceive (2Tim. 3:6)

 

23. Ever learning fallacies but never the knowledge of the truth (2Tim. 3:7)

 

24. Resist truth (2Tim. 3:8)

 

25. Have corrupt minds (2Tim. 3:8)

 

26. Reprobate concerning faith (2Tim. 3:8)

 

27. They are evil (2Tim. 3:13).

 

28. They seduce women -- entice them to surrender chastity (2Tim. 3:6,13).

 

29. They increase in evil (2Tim. 3:13).

 

30. They deceive and are themselves deceived (2Tim. 3:13).

—Dake's Study Notes