Proverbs 15:9 “The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue…”

Proverbs 15:9

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.

Darby Translation

The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

Young's Literal Translation

An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

Bible in Basic English

The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.

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Cross references

“The way”

Matthew 7:13 Jeremiah 44:4 Habakkuk 1:13 Proverbs 4:19 Proverbs 21:4 Proverbs 21:8

Matthew 7:13 · BSB

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

Jeremiah 44:4 · BSB

Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’

Habakkuk 1:13 · BSB

Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?

Proverbs 4:19 · BSB

But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble.

Proverbs 21:4 · BSB

Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the guides of the wicked—are sin.

Proverbs 21:8 · BSB

The way of a guilty man is crooked, but the conduct of the innocent is upright.

“he loveth”

1 Timothy 6:11 Proverbs 21:21 Hosea 6:3 Isaiah 26:7 Isaiah 51:1 Isaiah 51:7

1 Timothy 6:11 · BSB

But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.

Proverbs 21:21 · BSB

He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Hosea 6:3 · BSB

So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.

Isaiah 26:7 · BSB

The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.

Isaiah 51:1 · BSB

“Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the quarry from which you were hewn.

Isaiah 51:7 · BSB

Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.

10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

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