Proverbs 29:27
What does Proverbs 29:27 mean?
A plain-English look at Proverbs 29:27 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
KJV
King James Version · 1611An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862An abomination to the righteous <FI>is<Fi> the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked <FI>is<Fi> the upright in the way!
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The just abhor a wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
Context
v.26Many seek the ruler’s favor; But a man’s judgmentcomethfrom Jehovah.
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Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 29:10
The bloodthirsty hate him that is perfect; And as for the upright, they seek his life.
- 1 John 3:13
Marvel not, brethren, if the world hateth you.
- John 15:23
He that hateth me hateth my Father also.
- John 7:7
The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that its works are evil.
- John 15:17
These things I command you, that ye may love one another.
- Psalms 119:115
Depart from me, ye evil-doers, That I may keep the commandments of my God.
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