Proverbs 29:27
An abomination to the righteous, is the man of perversity, and, an abomination to the lawless, is a man of straightforward way.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
26Many, seek the face of a ruler, but, from Yahweh, is the sentence of each one.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, ye evil-doers,—that I may observe the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 13:19A desire fulfilled, is sweet to the soul, but it is, an abomination to the lawless, to depart from evil.
Proverbs 29:10Blood-thirsty men, hate the blameless man, and, as for the upright, they seek his life.
John 7:7The world cannot hate you; but, me, it hateth, because, I, bear witness concerning it, that, the works thereof, are, wicked.
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 →