Proverbs 2:15

Proverbs 2:15 Meaning and Explanation

Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths:

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The wicked live in twisted, crooked paths—deviation from straightness and truth.

The Context of Proverbs 2:15

The consequence of abandoning the path of righteousness.

What Does Proverbs 2:15 Mean?

Crooked ways and froward paths are not straight; they twist and turn in confusion and deception. The image contrasts sharply with the straight paths of the righteous. To walk crooked is to walk in confusion and self-deception.

This verse summarizes the character shown in verses 13-14: those who leave the straight path inevitably walk in crookedness. There is no neutral ground—departure from uprightness leads to increasing distortion.

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What does Proverbs 2:15 mean?

The wicked live in twisted, crooked paths—deviation from straightness and truth.

What is the context of Proverbs 2:15?

The consequence of abandoning the path of righteousness.

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