Proverbs 15:9
“The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.”
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Proverbs 15:9 Context
7The lippes of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish, doeth not so. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the vpright is his delight. 9The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes. 10Correction is grieuous vnto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproofe, shall die. 11Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then, the hearts of the children of men?
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The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- King James Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.
- Basic English Bible
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
- Darby Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- Webster's Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
- World English Bible
An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible