Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: And he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
In context
24 Whoso is partner with a thief hateth his own soul: He heareth cursing, and bewrayeth it not.
25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: But whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26 Many seek the ruler's favour; But every man's judgment cometh from the LORD. 27 An unjust man is an abomination to the just: And he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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- NIV New International Version
— Proverbs 29:27 in the NIV
The righteous detest the dishonest; the wicked detest the upright.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 29:27 in the ESV
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous, but one whose way is straight is an abomination to the wicked.