Proverbs 3:32
For the Lord hates deceitful people, but he is a friend to those who do what is good.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
In Context
31Don't be jealous of violent people—don't choose to follow their example!
33The houses of the wicked are cursed by the Lord, but he blesses the homes of those who live right.
Cross References
Job 29:4When I was young and strong, God was my friend and spoke to me in my home.
Psalms 25:14The Lord is friends with those who respect him, explaining to them his agreement.
Proverbs 6:12Rebellious and wicked people go around telling lies,
Proverbs 8:13Honoring the Lord means hating evil. So I hate pride and arrogance, wicked behavior and telling lies.
Proverbs 14:10The mind alone knows its sadness, and no one else can share its happiness.
Matthew 11:25Then Jesus prayed, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for you've hidden these things from the clever and sophisticated. Instead you've revealed them to ordinary people.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 3:28-35
Justice and Kindness Recommended; Caution against Envy. 27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm. 31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the Lord :… Read the whole commentary →