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 the hearts of fools are not so. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But He loves the one who pursues righteousness. 10There is severe punishment for one who abandons the way; One who hates a rebuke will die. 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord, How much more the hearts of mankind!

Proverbs 15:9 word by word

תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת יְ֭הוָה דֶּ֣רֶךְ רָשָׁ֑ע וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף צְדָקָ֣ה יֶאֱהָֽב׃Read the interlinear

• The wayדֶּ֫רֶךְderek · way: conductH1870
• of the wickedרָשָׁעrâshâ‛ · wickedH7563
• is an abominationתּוֹעֵבַהtô‛êbah tô‛êbah · abominationH8441
• to the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• But He lovesאָהֵב'âhab 'âhêb · to love: loverH157
• pursuesרָדַףrâdaph · to pursueH7291
• righteousnessצְדָקָהtsedâqâh · righteousnessH6666

Cross-references for Proverbs 15:9

• Proverbs 4:19The way of the wicked is like darkness; They do not know over what they stumble.
• Proverbs 21:4Haughty eyes and a proud heart, The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
• Psalms 1:6For the Lord knows the way of the righteous, But the way of the wicked will perish.
• Psalms 146:8The Lord opens the eyes of those who are blind; The Lord raises up those who are bowed down; The Lord loves the righteous.
• Matthew 7:13“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who enter through it.
• Jeremiah 44:4Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying, “Oh, do not do this abominable thing which I hate.”
• Habakkuk 1:13Your eyes are too pure to look at evil, And You cannot look at harm favorably. Why do You look favorably At those who deal treacherously? Why are You silent when the wicked swallow up Those more righteous than they?
• Proverbs 21:21One who pursues righteousness and loyalty Finds life, righteousness, and honor.
• Isaiah 26:7The way of the righteous is smooth; O Upright One, make the path of the righteous level.
• Isaiah 51:1“Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness, Who seek the Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut, And to the quarry from which you were dug.
• Hosea 6:3So let’s learn, let’s press on to know the Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn; And He will come to us like the rain, As the spring rain waters the earth.”
• 1 Timothy 6:11But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• 2 Timothy 2:22Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace with those who call on the Lord from 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