Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
In Context
26Many seek the ruler's favour; but a man's judgment cometh from the LORD.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, ye evildoers; that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 13:19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul; and it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 29:10The men of blood hate him that is sincere; and as for the upright, they seek his life.
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 →