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 wise people spread knowledge, but a foolish attitude does not. 8A sacrifice brought by wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but the prayers of decent people please him. The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. 10Discipline is a terrible ⌞burden⌟ to anyone who leaves the ⌞right⌟ path. Anyone who hates a warning will die. 11If Sheol and Abaddon lie open in front of the Lord how much more the human heart!

Proverbs 15:9 word by word

תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה דֶּ֣רֶךְ רָשָׁ֑ע וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף צְדָקָ֣ה יֶאֱהָֽב׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• The wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• of the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• an abominationתּוֹעֵבַהtô‛êbah tô‛êbah · abominationH8441
• unto the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• but he lovethאָהֵב'âhab 'âhêb · to love: loverH157
• him that followethרָדַףrâdaph · to pursueH7291
• after righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:9

• Proverbs 4:19The way of wicked people is like deep darkness. They do not know what makes them stumble.
• Proverbs 21:4A conceited look and an arrogant attitude, which are the lamps of wicked people, are sins.
• Psalms 1:6The Lord knows the way of righteous people, but the way of wicked people will end.
• Psalms 146:8The Lord gives sight to blind people. The Lord straightens ⌞the backs⌟ of those who are bent over. The Lord loves righteous people.
• Matthew 7:13“Enter through the narrow gate because the gate and road that lead to destruction are wide. Many enter through the wide gate.
• Jeremiah 44:4I have sent my servants the prophets to you again and again to tell you not to do these detestable things that I hate.
• Habakkuk 1:13Your eyes are too pure to look at evil. You can’t watch wickedness. Why do you keep watching treacherous people? Why are you silent when wicked people swallow those who are more righteous than they are?
• Proverbs 21:21Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor.
• Isaiah 26:7The path of the righteous is level. O Upright One, you make the road of the righteous smooth.
• Isaiah 51:1Listen to me, you people who pursue what is right and seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were dug.
• Hosea 6:3Let’s learn about the Lord. Let’s get to know the Lord. He will come to us as sure as the morning comes. He will come to us like the autumn rains and the spring rains that water the ground.
• 1 Timothy 6:11But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.
• 2 Timothy 2:22Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God’s approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with 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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• 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