Proverbs 29:27
A dishonest man detests the righteous, and the upright in their ways detest the wicked.
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26Many seek the ruler’s favour, but a man’s justice comes from the LORD.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, you evildoers, that I may keep the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 13:19Longing fulfilled is sweet to the soul, but fools detest turning from evil.
Proverbs 29:10The bloodthirsty hate a man of integrity; and they seek the life of the upright.
John 7:7The world can’t hate you, but it hates me, because I testify about it, that its works are evil.
John 15:23He who hates me, hates my Father also.
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 →