Proverbs 15:9
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
In context
6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, but trouble befalls the income of the wicked. 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of fools. 8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is acceptable to him.
9 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness. 10 There is severe discipline for him who forsakes the way; whoever hates reproof will die. 11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man! 12 A scoffer does not like to be reproved; he will not go to the wise.
Compare in other versions
- KJV King James Version
— Proverbs 15:9 in the KJV
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 15:9 in the NIV
The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.