Proverbs 3:32
For the wrong-hearted man is hated by the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
In Context
31Have no envy of the violent man, or take any of his ways as an example.
Cross References
Job 29:4As I was in my flowering years, when my tent was covered by the hand of God;
Psalms 25:14The secret of the Lord is with those in whose hearts is the fear of him; he will make his agreement clear to them.
Proverbs 6:12A good-for-nothing man is an evil-doer; he goes on his way causing trouble with false words;
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the Lord is seen in hating evil: pride, a high opinion of oneself, the evil way, and the false tongue, are unpleasing to me.
Proverbs 14:10No one has knowledge of a man's grief but himself; and a strange person has no part in his joy.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus made answer and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:28-35
Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy. 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord :… Read the whole commentary →