Proverbs 15:9

New American Bible - revised edition

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but he loves one who pursues justice.

Cross References

Psalm 1:6

Because the Lord knows the way of the just, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.

Psalm 11:7

The Lord is just and loves just deeds; the upright will see his face.

Psalm 139:24

See if there is a wicked path in me; lead me along an ancient path.

Psalm 5:5

You are not a god who delights in evil; no wicked person finds refuge with you;

Proverbs 15:10

Discipline seems bad to those going astray; one who hates reproof will die.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues justice and kindness will find life and honor.

Proverbs 21:4

Haughty eyes and a proud heart— the lamp of the wicked will fail.

Proverbs 21:8

One’s path may be winding and unfamiliar, but one’s conduct is blameless and right.

Proverbs 4:19

The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know on what they stumble.

Proverbs 8:13

[The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil;] Pride, arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth I hate.

Isaiah 26:7

The way of the just is smooth; the path of the just you make level.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to me, you who pursue justice, who seek the Lord; Look to the rock from which you were hewn, to the quarry from which you were taken;

Isaiah 51:7

Hear me, you who know justice, you people who have my teaching at heart: Do not fear the reproach of others; remain firm at their revilings.

Jeremiah 44:4

Though I repeatedly sent you all my servants the prophets, saying: “You must not commit this abominable deed I hate,”

Hosea 6:3

Let us know, let us strive to know the Lord; as certain as the dawn is his coming. He will come to us like the rain, like spring rain that waters the earth.”

Habakkuk 1:13

Your eyes are too pure to look upon wickedness, and the sight of evil you cannot endure. Why, then, do you gaze on the faithless in silence while the wicked devour those more just than themselves?

Matthew 7:13

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many.

Deuteronomy 7:13

He will love and bless and multiply you; he will bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your soil, your grain and wine and oil, the young of your herds and the offspring of your flocks, in the land which he swore to your ancestors he would give you.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, avoid all this. Instead, pursue righteousness, devotion, faith, love, patience, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:22

So turn from youthful desires and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord with purity of heart.