Proverbs 3:32
I say that because Yahweh considers such people to be abominable/detestable; but he is a friend to all those who do what is right.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
In Context
31Do not envy people who obtain things by violent actions, and do not imitate/do what they do.
Cross References
Job 29:4At that time I was young and strong, and because God was my friend, he protected [PRS] my tent.
Psalms 25:14Yahweh is a friend of those who have an awesome respect for him, and he teaches them the agreement that he made with them.
Proverbs 6:12I will describe for you what worthless and evil people are like. They constantly lie;
Proverbs 8:13All the people who revere Yahweh hate evil. I, wisdom, hate people who are proud and people who think they are more important than others. I hate people who behave in an evil way and those who say things to deceive others.
Proverbs 14:10If you are very sad or if you are joyful, only you know what you are experiencing; no one else can know what you are feeling.
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus prayed, “Father, you rule over everything in heaven and on the earth. I thank you that you have prevented people who think that they are wise [IRO] because they are well-educated, from knowing these things. Instead, you have revealed them to people who accept your truth as readily as little children [MET] do.
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 →