Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to righteous people, 1 but the one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked person.
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26Many are those who seek the face of the ruler, 1 but from Yahweh is justice for a person. 1
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Get away from me, you evil doers, 1 so that I may observe the commandments of my God. 1
Proverbs 13:19A longing realized is sweet to the appetite, 1 but fools hate to turn away from evil. 1
Proverbs 29:10The bloodthirsty hate the one who is blameless 1 and seek the life of the upright. 1
John 7:7The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify about it that its works are evil.
John 15:23He who hates me also hates my Father.
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 →