Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
26Many seek the ruler's face; but a man's right judgment is from Jehovah.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, ye evil-doers; and I will observe the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 13:19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; but it is abomination to the foolish to depart from evil.
Proverbs 29:10The bloodthirsty hate the perfect, but the upright care for his soul.
John 7:7The world cannot hate you, but me it hates, because I bear witness concerning it that its works are evil.
John 15:23He that hates me hates also my Father.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 29:27
26 Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the Lord . See here, 1. What is the common course men take to advance and enrich themselves, and make themselves great: they seek the ruler's favour, and, as if all their judgment proceeded from him, to him they make all their court. Solomon was himself a ruler, and knew with what sedulity men made their application to him, some on one errand, others on another, but all for his favour. It is the way of the world to make interest with great men,… Read the whole commentary →