Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.
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26Many seek the ruler’s favor, but a man receives justice from the LORD.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may obey the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 13:19Desire fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but turning from evil is detestable to fools.
Proverbs 29:10Men of bloodshed hate a blameless man, but the upright care for his life.
John 7:7The world cannot hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify that its works are evil.
John 15:23Whoever hates Me hates My Father as well.
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 →