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Proverbs 15:9
The way of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9 · Webster 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 in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.
7 The lips of the wise diffuse 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 to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10 Correction [is] grievous to 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?
12 A scorner loveth not one that reproveth him: neither will he go to the wise.
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