Proverbs 15:9 · KJV
“The way of the wicked {is} an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.”
— Proverbs 15:9
The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight.
Correction {is} grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: {and} he that hateth reproof shall die. {Correction: or, Instruction}
Proverbs 15 — Context
The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish {doeth} not so.
8The sacrifice of the wicked {is} an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright {is} his delight.
9The way of the wicked {is} an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
10Correction {is} grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: {and} he that hateth reproof shall die. {Correction: or, Instruction}
11Hell and destruction {are} before the LORD: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?
Cross References
1 Timothy 6:11
But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Proverbs 21:21
He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Jeremiah 44:4
Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending {them}, saying, Oh, do not this abominable thing that I hate.
Habakkuk 1:13
{Thou art} of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, {and} holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth {the man that is} more righteous than he? {iniquity: or, grievance}
Hosea 6:3
Then shall we know, {if} we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter {and} former rain unto the earth.
Matthew 7:13
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide {is} the gate, and broad {is} the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: {strait: or, narrow}
Proverbs 21:4
An high look, and a proud heart, {and} the plowing of the wicked, {is} sin. {An...: Heb. Haughtiness of eyes} {the plowing: or, the light}
Psalms 146:8-9
The LORD openeth {the eyes of} the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous: