Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. New Living Translation The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness. English Standard Version The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness. Berean Standard Bible The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. King James Bible The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. New King James Version The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows righteousness. New American Standard Bible The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves the one who pursues righteousness. NASB 1995 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. NASB 1977 The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who pursues righteousness. Legacy Standard Bible The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But He loves one who pursues righteousness. Amplified Bible The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character]. Christian Standard Bible The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but he loves the one who pursues righteousness. Holman Christian Standard Bible The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves the one who pursues righteousness. American Standard Version The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Contemporary English Version The LORD is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right. English Revised Version The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. GOD'S WORD® Translation The way of wicked people is disgusting to the LORD, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. Good News Translation The LORD hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right. International Standard Version The lifestyle of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but he loves those who ardently pursue righteousness. Majority Standard Bible The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. NET Bible The LORD abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness. New Heart English Bible The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who follows after righteousness. Webster's Bible Translation The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. World English Bible The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe way of the wicked [is] an abomination to YHWH, "" And He loves whoever is pursuing righteousness. Young's Literal Translation An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth. Smith's Literal Translation The way of the unjust an abomination of Jehovah: and he will love him pursuing justice. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him. Catholic Public Domain Version The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him. New American Bible The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves one who pursues justice. New Revised Standard Version The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves the one who pursues righteousness. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loves him who follows after righteousness. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH despises the way of the evil and he shows mercy to him who practices righteousness. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; But He loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Brenton Septuagint Translation The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Gentle Answer Turns Away Wrath…8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. 9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. 10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.… Cross References Psalm 11:5 The LORD tests the righteous and the wicked; His soul hates the lover of violence. Psalm 37:23 The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey. Psalm 37:28 For the LORD loves justice and will not forsake His saints. They are preserved forever, but the offspring of the wicked will be cut off. Psalm 146:8 the LORD opens the eyes of the blind, the LORD lifts those who are weighed down, the LORD loves the righteous. Isaiah 1:16-17 Wash and cleanse yourselves. Remove your evil deeds from My sight. Stop doing evil! / Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow.” Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked man forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon. Jeremiah 9:24 But let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, who exercises loving devotion, justice and righteousness on the earth—for I delight in these things,” declares the LORD. Ezekiel 18:23 Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live? Ezekiel 33:11 Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’ Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Matthew 7:21 Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Luke 6:46 Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say? John 14:21 Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.” Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good. Treasury of Scripture The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness. the way Proverbs 4:19 The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble. Proverbs 21:4,8 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin… Psalm 1:6 For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish. he loveth Proverbs 21:21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour. Isaiah 26:7 The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. Isaiah 51:1,7 Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged… Jump to Previous Abomination Dear Detests Disgusting Evil-Doer Followeth Follows Goes Loves Pursue Pursues Pursueth Pursuing Righteousness Way WickedJump to Next Abomination Dear Detests Disgusting Evil-Doer Followeth Follows Goes Loves Pursue Pursues Pursueth Pursuing Righteousness Way WickedProverbs 15 1. A gentle answer turns away wrathThe LORD detests the way of the wicked This phrase emphasizes God's moral standards and His aversion to sin. The term "detests" indicates a strong divine disapproval, reflecting God's holiness and justice. Throughout the Old Testament, God consistently expresses His disdain for wickedness, as seen in passages like Psalm 5:4-5 and Proverbs 6:16-19. The "way of the wicked" refers to a lifestyle characterized by sin and rebellion against God's commandments. In biblical times, wickedness often included idolatry, injustice, and immorality, which were prevalent in the cultures surrounding Israel. This phrase serves as a warning to avoid paths that lead away from God's will. but He loves those who pursue righteousness Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal existence and His relationship with His people. In this verse, He is portrayed as the ultimate judge of human actions. 2. The Wicked Individuals who live in opposition to God's commands and moral order. Their way of life is characterized by sin and rebellion against God. 3. The Righteous Those who actively seek to live according to God's standards and pursue a life that is pleasing to Him. Teaching Points God's Displeasure with WickednessThe Hebrew word for "detests" (to'evah) indicates a strong aversion. God’s holiness cannot tolerate sin, and He actively opposes the ways of the wicked. The Pursuit of Righteousness Righteousness is not merely a state but a pursuit. It involves a continuous effort to align one's life with God's will and commands. God's Love for the Righteous The love God has for those who pursue righteousness is not just emotional but involves His favor, guidance, and blessing. Practical Righteousness Pursuing righteousness involves practical steps such as studying Scripture, prayer, and living out one's faith in daily actions. Contrast and Choice This verse presents a clear choice between two paths: the way of the wicked and the pursuit of righteousness. Believers are called to choose the latter.Verse 9. - This verse gives the reason for the treatment specified in the preceding verse (comp. Proverbs 11:20; Proverbs 12:22). Followeth after; chaseth, implying effort and perseverance, as in the pursuit of game (Proverbs 11:19; Proverbs 21:21). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The LORDיְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel detests תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol the way דֶּ֣רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of the wicked, רָשָׁ֑ע (rā·šā‘) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person but He loves יֶאֱהָֽב׃ (ye·’ĕ·hāḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 157: To have affection f those who pursue וּמְרַדֵּ֖ף (ū·mə·rad·dêp̄) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7291: To pursue, chase, persecute righteousness. צְדָקָ֣ה (ṣə·ḏā·qāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6666: Rightness, subjectively, objectively Links Proverbs 15:9 NIVProverbs 15:9 NLT Proverbs 15:9 ESV Proverbs 15:9 NASB Proverbs 15:9 KJV Proverbs 15:9 BibleApps.com Proverbs 15:9 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 15:9 Chinese Bible Proverbs 15:9 French Bible Proverbs 15:9 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 15:9 The way of the wicked (Prov. 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