Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness.
New American Standard Bible
But He loves one who
King James Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Holman Bible
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
A Conservative Version
The way of a wicked man is an abomination to LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
American Standard Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Amplified
The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].
Bible in Basic English
The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.
Darby Translation
The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
Julia Smith Translation
The way of the unjust an abomination of Jehovah: and he will love him pursuing justice.
King James 2000
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
Lexham Expanded Bible
An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked, but he who pursues righteousness he will love.
Modern King James verseion
The way of the wicked is hateful to Jehovah, but He loves him who pursues righteousness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The way of the ungodly is an abomination unto the LORD; but whoso followeth righteousness, him he loveth.
NET Bible
The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
New Heart English Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
The Emphasized Bible
An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
Webster
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
World English Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Youngs Literal Translation
An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
Themes
Evil » Way » General references to
Following » Those that follow after righteousness
Pathway of sin » General references to
Righteousness » They who walk in and follow » Are loved by God
Sin » Described as » The abominable thing that God hates
The fruit of righteousness » Those that follow after righteousness
Interlinear
Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 15:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Proverbs Of Solomon
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight. 9 The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness. 10 Severe punishment awaits anyone who wanders off the path anyone who despises reproof will die.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, man of God, must flee from all these things. Instead, you must pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
Proverbs 21:21
Whoever pursues righteousness and gracious love finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Psalm 1:6
For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will be destroyed.
Psalm 146:8-9
the LORD gives sight to the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are weighed down. The LORD loves the righteous.
Proverbs 4:19
But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness, and they do not know what they are stumbling over.
Proverbs 21:4
A proud attitude, accompanied by a haughty look, is sin; they reveal wicked people.
Proverbs 21:8
The conduct of a guilty man is perverse, but the behavior of the pure is upright.
Isaiah 26:7
"The path of the righteous is level; O Upright One, you make safe the way of justice.
Isaiah 51:1
"Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the LORD! Look to the rock from which you were cut, to the quarry from which you were hewn.
Isaiah 51:7
Listen to me, you who know righteousness, you people who have my instruction in their hearts. Don't fear the insults of mortals, and don't be dismayed at their hateful words.
Jeremiah 44:4
Yet I sent all my servants the prophets to you again and again, saying, "Don't do this repulsive thing that I hate."
Hosea 6:3
Let us know, let us pursue knowledge of the LORD; his coming is as certain as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the autumn and spring rains come on the earth.
Habakkuk 1:13
Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil; and you cannot tolerate wickedness. So why do you tolerate the treacherous? And why do you stay silent while the wicked devour those who are more righteous than they are?
Matthew 7:13
"Go in through the narrow gate, because the gate is wide and the road is spacious that leads to destruction, and many people are entering by it.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.