9The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.


In Context

6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools.

8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

10 Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord - how much more the hearts of men!

Proverbs 15:9 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:9The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:9The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

15:9An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.