Proverbs 29:27
A wicked man is abomination to the iust, and he that is vpright in his way, is abomination to the wicked.
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In Context
26Many doe seeke the face of the ruler: but euery mans iudgement commeth from the Lord.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Away from mee, yee wicked: for I will keepe the commandements of my God.
Proverbs 13:19A desire accomplished deliteth ye soule: but it is an abomination to fooles to depart from euil.
Proverbs 29:10Bloodie men hate him that is vpright: but the iust haue care of his soule.
John 7:7The world can not hate you: but me it hateth, because I testifie of it, that the workes thereof are euill.
John 15:23He that hateth me, hateth 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 →