Proverbs 15:9
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
In context
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men!
Proverbs 15:9 in every translation
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
- KJV King James Version
- The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- WEB World English Bible
- The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
- ASV American Standard Version
- The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
- DBY Darby Translation
- The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
- WBS Webster Bible
- The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.