Proverbs 29:27
The righteous abhorreth the vngodlye: and the wicked hateth hym that is in the ryght way.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
In Context
26Many there be that seke the princes fauour: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lorde.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:19When a desire is brought to passe, it deliteth the soule: but fooles count it abhomination to depart from euyll.
Proverbs 29:10The bloodthirstie hate the righteous: but the iust seeke his soule.
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 →