Amsal 24:2

24:2 for their hearts contemplate violence,

and their lips speak harm. ¹ 

Yesaya 65:2

65:2 I spread out my hands all day long

to my rebellious people,

who lived in a way that is morally unacceptable,

and who did what they desired. ² 

[24:2]  ¹ sn This nineteenth saying warns against evil associations. Evil people are obsessed with destruction and trouble. See on this theme 1:10-19; 3:31 and 23:17. D. Kidner observes that a close view of sinners is often a good antidote to envying them (Proverbs [TOTC], 153).

[65:2]  ² tn Heb “who walked [in] the way that is not good, after their thoughts.”