Proverbs 29:27
A righteous man is an abomination to an unrighteous man, and the direct way is an abomination to the sinner.
LXX2012 (British)
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In Context
26Many wait on the favour of rulers; but justice comes to a man from the Lord.
Cross References
Proverbs 13:19The desires of the godly gladden the soul, but the works of the ungodly are far from knowledge.
Proverbs 29:10Bloody men hate a holy person, but the upright will seek his soul.
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 →