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Proverbs 29:27

An abomination to the righteous, is the man of perversity, and, an abomination to the lawless, is a man of straightforward way.

Proverbs 29:27 · Rotherham Emphasised Bible

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Proverbs 29:27 in other translations

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.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

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

WEB World English Bible

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

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In context

24 He that shareth with a thief, hateth himself, an oath, he heareth, yet may not tell.

25 The fear of man, setteth a snare, but, he that trusteth in Yahweh, shall be placed on high.

26 Many, seek the face of a ruler, but, from Yahweh, is the sentence of each one.

27 An abomination to the righteous, is the man of perversity, and, an abomination to the lawless, is a man of straightforward way.

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