Proverbs 3:32
For the devious person is detestable to Yahweh, 1 but he brings the upright person into his confidence. 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
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 a violent person 1 or choose any of his ways. 1
Cross References
Job 29:4Oh, that I were as I was in the ripeness of my days 1 when the friendship of God was on my tent, 1
Psalms 25:14The friendship of Yahweh is for those who honor him, 1 and he makes his covenant known to them. 1
Proverbs 6:12A worthless person—a wicked man— 1 lives by the crookedness of his speech, 1
Proverbs 8:13The fear of Yahweh is to hate evil. 1 I hate pride and arrogance, the evil way, 1 and perverted speech. I hate them. 1
Proverbs 14:10The heart knows its own bitterness 1 and no stranger shares its joy. 1
Matthew 11:25At that time Jesus said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you concealed these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children.
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 →