Proverbs 29:27
The perverse man [is] an abomination to the righteous, || And the upright in the way [is] an abomination to the wicked!
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In Context
26Many are seeking the face of a ruler, || And the judgment of each [is] from YHWH.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Turn aside from me, you evildoers, || And I keep the commands of my God.
Proverbs 13:19A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, || And an abomination to fools || [Is] to turn from evil.
Proverbs 29:10Men of blood hate the perfect, || And the upright seek his soul.
John 7:7the world is not able to hate you, but it hates Me, because I testify concerning it that its works are evil.
John 15:23He who is hating Me, hates My Father also;
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 →