Proverbs 15:9
King James Version (KJV)
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
In context
7 The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
11 Hell and destruction are before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
Proverbs 15:9 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue 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.