Proverbs 29:27
An abomination to the righteous [is] the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked [is] the upright in the way!
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
26Many are seeking the face of a ruler, And from Jehovah [is] the judgment of each.
Cross References
Psalms 119:115Turn aside from me, ye evil-doers, And I keep the commands of my God.
Proverbs 13:19A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, And an abomination to fools [is]: Turn from evil.
Proverbs 29:10Men of blood hate the perfect, And the upright seek his soul.
John 7:7the world is not able to hate you, but me it doth hate, because I testify concerning it that its works are evil.
John 15:23'He who is hating me, doth hate also my Father;
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 →