Proverbs 15:9
 Proverbs 15:9 
New International Version (© 2011)
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.

Proverbs 15:9 Additional Translations
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the way

Proverbs 4:19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

Proverbs 21:4,8 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin...

Psalm 1:6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.

Psalm 146:8,9 The LORD opens the eyes of the blind: the LORD raises them that are bowed down: the LORD loves the righteous...

Matthew 7:13 Enter you in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction...

Jeremiah 44:4 However, I sent to you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Oh...

Habakkuk 1:13 You are of purer eyes than to behold evil, and can not look on iniquity: why look you on them that deal treacherously...

he loveth

Proverbs 21:21 He that follows after righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.

Isaiah 26:7 The way of the just is uprightness: you, most upright, do weigh the path of the just.

Isaiah 51:1,7 Listen to me, you that follow after righteousness, you that seek the LORD: look to the rock from where you are hewn...

Hosea 6:3 Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come to us as the rain...

1 Timothy 6:11 But you, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

2 Timothy 2:22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

Proverbs 15:9 Parallel Commentaries
Abomination Dear Detests Disgusting Evil-Doer Followeth Follows Goes Loves Pursue Pursues Pursueth Pursuing Righteousness Way Wicked
Abomination Dear Detests Disgusting Evil-Doer Followeth Follows Goes Loves Pursue Pursues Pursueth Pursuing Righteousness Way Wicked
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1 Timothy 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
Deuteronomy 7:13 He will love you and bless you and increase your numbers. He will bless the fruit of your womb, the crops of your land--your grain, new wine and olive oil--the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks in the land he swore to your ancestors to give you.
Psalm 139:24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
Proverbs 8:13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and perverse speech.
Proverbs 15:10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.
Proverbs 21:21 Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor.
Isaiah 51:1 "Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the LORD: Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were hewn;