Proverbs 29:27
Good people hate those who are unjust; the wicked hate those who do what's right.
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26Many people look for favors from a ruler, but justice comes from the Lord.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Leave me alone, you evil people, and let me keep the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 13:19It's nice to see a wish come true, but stupid people hate to turn away from evil to achieve this.
Proverbs 29:10Murderers hate people of integrity, but those who live right try to help them.
John 7:7The world has no reason to hate you, but it does hate me, because I make it clear that its ways are evil.
John 15:23Anyone who 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 →