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Proverbs 15:9
An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
Proverbs 15:9 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible
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Proverbs 15:9 in other translations
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
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In context
6 The household of the righteous man, is a great treasure, but, in the increase of the lawless, is disturbance.
7 The lips of the wise, scatter abroad knowledge, but, the heart of dullards, is not right.
8 The sacrifice of lawless men, is an abomination to Yahweh, but, the prayer of the upright, is his delight.
9 An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
10 There is, grievous correction, for him that forsaketh the right path, He that hateth rebuke, shall die.
11 Hades and destruction, are before Yahweh, how much more then, the hearts of the sons of men.
12 A scoffer, loveth not, one who reproveth him, unto the wise, doth he not go.
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