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Proverbs 15:9–10

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The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
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From verse 9

  1. 1 Timothy 6:11Rank 1 from verse 9
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    11But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

  2. Proverbs 21:21Rank 2 from verse 9
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    21He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

  3. Habakkuk 1:13Rank 3 from verse 9
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    13Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?

  4. Hosea 6:3Rank 4 from verse 9
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    3Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.

  5. Jeremiah 44:4Rank 5 from verse 9
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    4Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Oh, do not this abominable thing that I hate.

From verse 10

  1. Proverbs 12:1Rank 1 from verse 10
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    1WHOSO loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish.

  2. John 3:20Rank 2 from verse 10
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    20For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

  3. Proverbs 10:17Rank 3 from verse 10
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    17He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

  4. Proverbs 13:1Rank 4 from verse 10
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    1A WISE son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.

  5. John 7:7Rank 5 from verse 10
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    7The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil.

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Proverbs 15:9

COMBINED MEANING

abomination

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Sense 1: A person, thing, act, practice, creature, or condition regarded as detestable or loathsome. Sense 2: An idol or idolatrous thing so regarded.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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after

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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Proverbs 15:10

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correction

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Discipline, chastening, or instruction that corrects error and restores what is right.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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shall

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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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15:8The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

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15:10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.

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15:11Hell and destruction are before the Lord: how much more then the hearts of the children of men?

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