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Proverbs 15:9
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9 · World English 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 In the house of the righteous is much treasure, but the income of the wicked brings trouble.
7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so with the heart of fools.
8 The sacrifice made by 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 to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
10 There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way. Whoever hates reproof shall die.
11 Sheol and Abaddon are before the LORD— how much more then the hearts of the children of men!
12 A scoffer doesn’t love to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
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