Proverbs 3:32
For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD, but his friendship is with the upright.
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In The King James Version
For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.
In Context
31Don’t envy the man of violence. Choose none of his ways.
33The LORD’s curse is in the house of the wicked, but he blesses the habitation of the righteous.
Cross References
Job 29:4as I was in my prime, when the friendship of God was in my tent,
Psalms 25:14The friendship of the LORD is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.
Proverbs 6:12A worthless person, a man of iniquity, is he who walks with a perverse mouth,
Proverbs 8:13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.
Proverbs 14:10The heart knows its own bitterness and joy; he will not share these with a stranger.
Matthew 11:25At that time, Jesus answered, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you hid these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to infants.
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 →