Proverbs 15:9
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Adonai, 2 but he 'ahav ·affectionately loves· him who follows after righteousness. 1
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10There is stern discipline for one who forsakes the way: 2 whoever hates reproof shall die. 1
Cross References
Psalms 5:5The arrogant shall not stand in your sight. 2 You hate all workers of vain striving of iniquity. 1
Psalms 146:8Adonai opens the eyes of the blind. 2 Adonai raises up those who are bowed down. 2 Adonai 'ahav ·affectionately loves· the upright. 1
Proverbs 21:4A high look, and a proud heart, 2 the lamp candle of the wicked, is habitual sin ·missing the mark·. 1
Proverbs 21:21He who follows after righteousness and chesed ·loving-kindness· 2 finds life, righteousness, and kavod ·weighty glory·. 1
Isaiah 51:1“ Sh'ma ·Hear obey· to me, you who follow after righteousness, 2 you who seek Adonai: 1 look to the rock you were cut from, 2 and to the quarry you were dug from. 1
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 15:9
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord : but the prayer of the upright is his delight. Note, 1. God so hates wicked people, whose hearts are malicious and their lives mischievous, that even their sacrifices are an abomination to him. God has sacrifices brought him even by wicked men, to stop the mouth of conscience and to keep up their reputation in the world, as malefactors come to a sanctuary, not because it is a holy place, but because it shelters them from justice; but their sacrifices,… Read the whole commentary →