Proverbs 15:9

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

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WEBBE

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.

BSB

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

KJV

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

ASV

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

BBE

The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 8–9

The wicked put other things in the stead of Christ's atonement, or in the place of holy obedience. Praying graces are his gift, and the work of his Spirit, with which he is well pleased.

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Cross-references: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge. Hebrew and Greek data from STEPBible.org (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0. Library: sources.