Proverbs 15:9

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, flee from these things, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love,  endurance,  and gentleness.

Proverbs 21:21

The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love will find life, righteousness, and honour.

Matthew 7:13

‘Enter through the narrow gate.   For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction,   and there are many who go through it.

Habakkuk 1:13

Your eyes  are too pure  to look on evil, and you cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do you tolerate those who are treacherous? Why are you silent while one  who is wicked swallows up one  who is more righteous than himself?

Hosea 6:3

Let’s strive to know the  Lord. His appearance is as sure as the dawn. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the land.

Jeremiah 44:4

So I sent you all my servants the prophets time and time again,  , saying, “Don’t commit this detestable action that I hate.”

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee  from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace,  along with those who call on the Lord  from a pure heart.

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my instruction: do not fear disgrace by men, and do not be shattered by their taunts.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness, you who seek the  Lord: Look to the rock from which you were cut, and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Isaiah 26:7

The path of the righteous is level; you clear a straight path for the righteous.

Proverbs 21:8

A guilty one’s conduct is crooked, but the behaviour of the innocent is upright.

Proverbs 21:4

The lamp that guides the wicked – haughty eyes and an arrogant heart   #– #is sin.

Proverbs 4:19

But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they don’t know what makes them stumble.

Deuteronomy 7:13

He will love you, bless you, and multiply you. He will bless your offspring,  , and the produce of your land #– #your grain, new wine, and fresh oil #– #the young of your herds, and the newborn of your flocks, in the land he swore to your ancestors that he would give you.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.

Proverbs 15:10

Discipline is harsh for the one who leaves the path; the one who hates correction will die.