Proverbs 29:27
The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
26Many seek the face of the prince: but the judgment of every one cometh forth from the Lord.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:19The desire that is accomplished, delighteth the soul: fools hate them that flee from evil things.
Proverbs 29:10Bloodthirsty men hate the upright: but just men seek his soul.
John 7:7The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth: because I give testimony of it, that the works thereof are evil.
John 15:23He that hateth me, hateth my Father also.
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 →