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Proverbs 15:9

World English Bible

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

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Proverbs 15:9 in other translations

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Proverbs 15:9 · American Standard Version

Proverbs 15:9 in context

  1. 7The lips of the wise spread knowledge;
    not so with the heart of fools.
  2. 8The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
  3. 9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,
    but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
  4. 10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way:
    whoever hates reproof shall die.
  5. 11Sheol and Abaddon are before Yahweh—
    how much more then the hearts of the children of men!