Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

The way

Proverbs 4:19
The way of the wicked is like darkness;
They do not know over what they stumble.
Proverbs 21:4
Haughty eyes and a proud heart,
The lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Psalm 1:6
For the Lord knows the way of the righteous,
But the way of the wicked will perish.
Psalm 146:8
The Lord opens the eyes of the 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 44:4
Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets, again and again, saying, “Oh, do not do this abominable thing which I hate.”
Habakkuk 1:13
Your eyes are too pure to approve evil,
And You can not look on wickedness with favor.
Why do You look with favor
On those who deal treacherously?
Why are You silent when the wicked swallow up
Those more righteous than they?

He loveth

Proverbs 21:21
He who pursues righteousness and loyalty
Finds life, righteousness and honor.
Isaiah 26:7
The 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 hewn
And to the quarry from which you were dug.
Hosea 6:3
“So let us know, let us press on to know the Lord.
His going forth is as certain as the dawn;
And He will come to us like the rain,
Like the spring rain watering the earth.”
1 Timothy 6:11
But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness.
2 Timothy 2:22
Now flee from youthful lusts and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.