Proverbs 15:9
The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
In context
6 The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings ruin. 7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but the hearts of fools are not upright. 8 The Lord detests the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
9 The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. 10 Stern discipline awaits anyone who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die. 11 Death and Destruction lie open before the Lord— how much more do human hearts! 12 Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.
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- 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.
- ESV English Standard Version
— Proverbs 15:9 in the ESV
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.