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Proverbs 29:27

An abomination to the righteous is the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked is the upright in the way!

Proverbs 29:27 · Young's Literal Translation

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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 Whoso is sharing with a thief is hating his own soul, Execration he heareth, and telleth not.

25 Fear of man causeth a snare, And the confident in Jehovah is set on high.

26 Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah is the judgment of each.

27 An abomination to the righteous is the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked is the upright in the way!

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