Proverbs 15:9

Proverbs 15:9 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
• New International Version (NIV)The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
• English Standard Version (ESV)The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
• New King James Version (NKJV)The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But He loves him who follows righteousness.

Context of Proverbs 15:9

7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. 10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD— how much more the hearts of men!

Proverbs 15:9 word by word

תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה דֶּ֣רֶךְ רָשָׁ֑ע וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף צְדָקָ֣ה יֶאֱהָֽב׃Read the interlinear

• The LORDיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• detestsתּוֹעֵבַהtô‛êbah tô‛êbah · abominationH8441
• the wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• of the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• but He lovesאָהֵב'âhab 'âhêb · to love: loverH157
• those who pursueרָדַףrâdaph · to pursueH7291
• righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:9

• Proverbs 4:19But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble.
• Proverbs 21:4Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the guides of the wicked—are sin.
• Psalms 1:6For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
• Psalms 146:8the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous.
• Matthew 7:13Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
• Jeremiah 44:4Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’
• Habakkuk 1:13Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?
• Proverbs 21:21He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
• Isaiah 26:7The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.
• Isaiah 51:1“Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the quarry from which you were hewn.
• Hosea 6:3So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
• 1 Timothy 6:11But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• 2 Timothy 2:22Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Commentaries on Proverbs 15:9

• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-9Verses 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.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 8-98-9. The sacrifice [and] prayer--are acts of worship. way ... followeth ... righteousness--denote conduct. God's regard for the worship and deeds of the righteous and wicked respectively, so stated in Psa 50:17; Is 1:11.Read the comment

Topics related to Proverbs 15:9

• Abomination
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• Sin
• Wicked (People)

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Commentaries on Proverbs 15

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings