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Proverbs 15:9
An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
Proverbs 15:9 · Young's Literal Translation
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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 abundant strength, And in the increase of the wicked--trouble.
7 The lips of the wise scatter knowledge, And the heart of fools is not right.
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah, And the prayer of the upright is His delight.
9 An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
10 Chastisement is grievous to him who is forsaking the path, Whoso is hating reproof dieth.
11 Sheol and destruction are before Jehovah, Surely also the hearts of the sons of men.
12 A scorner loveth not his reprover, Unto the wise he goeth not.
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