Proverbs 3:32 - American Standard Version (1901)

For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

For the froward is abomination to the LORD: But his secret is with the righteous.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For the perverse are an abomination [extremely disgusting and detestable] to the Lord; but His confidential communion and secret counsel are with the [uncompromisingly] righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with Him). [Ps. 25:14.]

Common English Bible

Devious people are detestable to the LORD, but the virtuous are his close friends.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For everyone who ridicules is an abomination to the Lord, and his communication is for the simple.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For every mocker is an abomination to the Lord, and his communication is with the simple.

English Standard Version 2016

for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence.

Proverbs 3:32 Cross References