Proverbs 15:9

God's Word

The way of wicked people is disgusting to the Lord, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

Cross References

Psalm 1:6

The Lord knows the way of righteous people, but the way of wicked people will end.

Psalm 11:7

The Lord is righteous. He loves a righteous way of life. Decent people will see his face.

Psalm 139:24

See whether I am on an evil path. Then lead me on the everlasting path.

Psalm 5:5

Those who brag cannot stand in your sight. You hate all troublemakers.

Proverbs 15:10

Discipline is a terrible ⌞burden⌟ to anyone who leaves the ⌞right⌟ path. Anyone who hates a warning will die.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Proverbs 21:4

A conceited look and an arrogant attitude, which are the lamps of wicked people, are sins.

Proverbs 21:8

The way of a guilty person is crooked, but the behavior of those who are pure is moral.

Proverbs 4:19

The way of wicked people is like deep darkness. They do not know what makes them stumble.

Proverbs 8:13

To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate pride, arrogance, evil behavior, and twisted speech.

Isaiah 26:7

The path of the righteous is level. O Upright One, you make the road of the righteous smooth.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you people who pursue what is right and seek the Lord. Look to the rock from which you were cut and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to me, you people who know righteousness, you people who have my teachings in your hearts. Don’t be afraid of being insulted by people. Don’t be discouraged by their ridicule.

Jeremiah 44:4

I have sent my servants the prophets to you again and again to tell you not to do these detestable things that I hate.

Hosea 6:3

Let’s learn about the Lord. Let’s get to know the Lord. He will come to us as sure as the morning comes. He will come to us like the autumn rains and the spring rains that water the ground.

Habakkuk 1:13

Your eyes are too pure to look at evil. You can’t watch wickedness. Why do you keep watching treacherous people? Why are you silent when wicked people swallow those who are more righteous than they are?

Matthew 7:13

“Enter through the narrow gate because the gate and road that lead to destruction are wide. Many enter through the wide gate.

Deuteronomy 7:13

He will love you, bless you, and increase the number of your descendants. He will bless you with children. He will bless your land with produce: grain, new wine, and olive oil. He will bless your herds with calves, and your flocks with lambs and kids. This will all happen in the land the Lord will give you, as he swore to your ancestors.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, must avoid these things. Pursue what God approves of: a godly life, faith, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

Stay away from lusts which tempt young people. Pursue what has God’s approval. Pursue faith, love, and peace together with those who worship the Lord with a pure heart.