Proverbs 15:9
What does Proverbs 15:9 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 15:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862An abomination to Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
Context
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Isaiah 51:1
Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek Jehovah: look unto the rock whence ye were hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye were digged.
- Isaiah 51:7
Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye dismayed at their revilings.
- Matthew 7:13
Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby.
- 2 Timothy 2:22
But flee youthful lusts, and follow after righteousness, faith, love, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
- Psalms 146:8
Jehovah openeth the eyes of the blind; Jehovah raiseth up them that are bowed down; Jehovah loveth the righteous;
- Proverbs 21:21
He that followeth after righteousness and kindness Findeth life, righteousness, and honor.
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