Proverbs 15:9
The way of a wicked man is an abomination to LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
10There is grievous correction for him who forsakes the way. He who hates reproof shall die.
Cross References
Psalms 5:5The arrogant shall not stand in thy sight. Thou hate all workers of iniquity.
Psalms 146:8LORD opens [the eyes of] the blind. LORD raises up those who are bowed down. LORD loves the righteous.
Proverbs 21:4A high look, and a proud heart, [even] the lamp of the wicked, is sin.
Proverbs 21:21He who follows after righteousness and kindness finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Isaiah 51:1Hearken to me, ye who follow after righteousness, ye who seek LORD. Look to the rock from where ye were hewn, and to the hold of the pit from where ye were dug.
Jeremiah 44:4However I sent all my servants the prophets to you, rising up early and sending them, saying, Oh, do not do this abominable thing that I hate.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:9
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord : but the prayer of the upright is his delight. Note, 1. God so hates wicked people, whose hearts are malicious and their lives mischievous, that even their sacrifices are an abomination to him. God has sacrifices brought him even by wicked men, to stop the mouth of conscience and to keep up their reputation in the world, as malefactors come to a sanctuary, not because it is a holy place, but because it shelters them from justice; but their sacrifices,… Read the whole commentary →