Proverbs 29:27
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
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26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Depart from me, all of you evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God.
Proverbs 13:19The desire accomplished is sweet to the soul: but it is abomination to fools to depart from evil.
Proverbs 29:10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul.
John 7:7The world cannot hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.
John 15:23He that 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 →