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Who rejoice to do evil, And delight in the perverseness of evil;
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The Final Stage of Corruption
Commentators unanimously describe this delight in evil as the lowest point of moral and spiritual degradation. Charles Ellicott specifically connects this to Romans 1:32, where taking pleasure in the sins of others is presented as the final stage in a mind given over to depravity. It's not just sinning, but celebrating sin itself.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The evil-doers here include not robbers and murderers only (Proverbs 1:10–16), but all who leave the straight path and the open day for…
19th Century
Anglican
Delight in the frowardness of the wicked.— This positive taking pleasure in evil is mentioned by St. Paul ([Reference Rom…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Who rejoice to do evil At the doing of it, or when they have done it; they are glad of an opportunity of doing misch…
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