11-08-06 Proverbs 2:12-15

Proverbs 2:12-15 (KJ21)
To deliver thee from the way of the evil man, from men that speaketh froward things, who leave the paths of uprightness to walk in the ways of darkness, who rejoice to do evil and delight in the frowardness of the wicked, whose ways are crooked and who are froward in their paths

Proverbs 2:12-15 (NAS)
To deliver you from the way of evil, From the man who speaks perverse things; From those who leave the paths of uprightness, To walk in the ways of darkness; Who delight in doing evil, And rejoice in the perversity of evil; Whose paths are crooked, And who are devious in their ways;

Proverbs 2:12-15 (NIVUS)
Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse, who leave the straight paths to walk in dark ways, who delight in doing wrong and rejoice in the perverseness of evil whose paths are crooked and who are devious in their ways.

Proverbs 2:12-15 (NLT)
Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose speech is corrupt. These people turn from right ways to walk down dark and evil paths. They rejoice in doing wrong, and they enjoy evil as it turns things upside down. What they do is crooked, and their ways are wrong.

Evil and ungodliness have been on the rise in America for years. When the Supreme Court declared that it was illegal to pray in school, crime and wickedness began to increase. Today there is very little morality left across the land. Selfishness and rudeness have become normal. The lawlessness prophesied in God's Word is becoming more and more evident.

As a child of God, what should your response be in this evil generation? You should realize that Adonai holds the ultimate control and authority. The path of wicked men may seem broad. It looks as if they can walk over whoever or whatever gets in their way. However, they do not have power over Almighty God or you as His child. In fact, God will snatch you away from them, providing you with a way of escape and rescue. He will defend and deliver you without fail. They will not be able to continue to trouble, vex, or afflict you.

These evil men are only perverse frauds who have forsaken the highway of uprightness; instead of pursuing a straight and pleasant course, these have chosen a crooked way that only leads to darkness, misery, and destruction. Even though death and sorrow are at the end of their journey, these wicked ones rejoice in doing evil. They take great glee in causing calamity, distress, and grief. They spin with violent joy when they are able to pervert others. They seek to overthrow the godly, converting them to their evil ways. Their thoughts are distorted and twisted, for they begrudge the godly man the blessings that the Lord has given him. The path that they have created for themselves is an unending circle of wretchedness.

You, however, walk in the light of God and are on a path that leads to prosperity and peace. Although the wicked are tied in knots, the Lord Jehovah has loosed you from what has bound you. You are now free through your Savior and Lord.