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


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?

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 New International Version of the Holy Bible

15:9The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue 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 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.