Proverbs 29:27 “An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upr…”

Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

World English Bible

A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

American Standard Version

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

Geneva Bible 1599

A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.

Darby Translation

An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].

Young's Literal Translation

An abomination to the righteous [is] the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked [is] the upright in the way!

Bible in Basic English

An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.

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Cross references

“An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.”

1 John 3:13 Psalm 139:21 John 15:17–19 John 7:7 John 15:23 Proverbs 24:9

1 John 3:13 · BSB

So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.

Psalm 139:21 · BSB

Do I not hate those who hate You, O LORD, and detest those who rise against You?

John 15:17–19 · BSB

This is My command to you: Love one another.

John 7:7 · BSB

The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.

John 15:23 · BSB

Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well.

Proverbs 24:9 · BSB

A foolish scheme is sin, and a mocker is detestable to men.

Also

Proverbs 29:10

Proverbs 29:10 · BSB

Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.

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

In context

26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.

Read Proverbs 29