Proverbs 29:27
King James Version (KJV)
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
In context
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.
26 Many seek the ruler’s favour; but every man’s judgment cometh from the LORD.
27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:27 in every translation
- KJV 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.
- WEB World English Bible
- A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
- ASV 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.
- YLT 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!
- DBY 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].
- WBS Webster Bible
- An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.