Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- American Standard Version (1901)

The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.
- Basic English Bible

The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
- Darby Bible

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
- English Revised Version

The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Proverbs 15:9

15:7 Disperse - Freely communicate to others what they know.

15:8 Sacrifice - All the religious services, yea, the most costly; one kind being put for all the rest. Prayer - The cheapest and meanest services.

15:11 Destruction - The place of destruction, of which men know nothing but by Divine revelation.