Proverbs 15:9
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the LORD: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.
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- 1 Timothy 6:11Rank 1 from verse 9
- Proverbs 21:21Rank 2 from verse 9
- Habakkuk 1:13Rank 3 from verse 9
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?
13 Thou art of purer eyes then to beholde euill, and canst not looke on ‖ininquitie: wherefore lookest thou vpon them that deale treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked deuoureth the man that is more righteous then hee?
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.
3Then shal we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared, as the morning; & he shall come vnto vs, as the raine; as the latter and former raine vnto the earth.
- Jeremiah 44:4Rank 5 from verse 9
- Matthew 7:13Rank 6 from verse 9
- 2 Timothy 2:22Rank 7 from verse 9
- Isaiah 26:7Rank 8 from verse 9
- Isaiah 51:1Rank 9 from verse 9
1HEARKEN 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.
1¶ Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousnesse, ye that seeke the LORD: looke vnto the rocke whence yee are hewen, and to the hole of the pitte whence ye are digged.
- Isaiah 51:7Rank 10 from verse 9
7¶ Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.
7¶ **Hearken vnto me ye that know righteousnesse, the people in whose heart is my Law: Feare ye not the reproch of men, neither be yee afraid of their reuilings.
- Proverbs 21:4Rank 11 from verse 9
- Proverbs 21:8Rank 12 from verse 9
- Proverbs 4:19Rank 13 from verse 9
- Psalms 1:6Rank 14 from verse 9
- Psalms 146:8–9Rank 15 from verse 9
8The Lord openeth the eyes of the blind: the Lord raiseth them that are bowed down: the Lord loveth the righteous:
9The Lord preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.
8The LORD openeth the eyes of the blinde, the LORD raiseth them that are bowed downe: the LORD loueth the righteous.
9The LORD preserueth the strangers, he relieueth the fatherlesse and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth vpside downe.
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Proverbs 15:9
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abomination
Sense 1: A person, thing, act, practice, creature, or condition regarded as detestable or loathsome. Sense 2: An idol or idolatrous thing so regarded.
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The divine name of the living God, also named JEHOVAH.
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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
Loves; regards with affection, goodwill, or devoted care.
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1. Later than or following in time or order. 2. Behind. 3. In pursuit of.
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righteousness
The state or character of being righteous; justice, uprightness, or conformity to what is right.
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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.
15:8*The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the vpright is his delight.
15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
15:9The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the LORD: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.
Selected passage15:10Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproof shall die.
15:10‖Correction is grieuous vnto him that forsaketh the way: and he that hateth reproofe, shall die.