Proverbs 15:9

The Passion Translation

The Lord detests the lifestyle of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue purity.

Cross References

Psalm 1:6

But how different it is for the righteous! The Lord embraces their paths as they move forward while the way of the wicked leads only to doom.

Psalm 11:7

But remember this: Yahweh is the Righteous One who loves justice, and every godly one will gaze upon his face!

Psalm 139:24

See if there is any path of pain I’m walking on, and lead me back to your glorious, everlasting way— the path that brings me back to you.

Psalm 5:5

Boasters collapse, unable to survive your scrutiny, for your hatred of evildoers is clear.

Proverbs 15:10

Severe punishment awaits the one who turns away from the truth, and those who rebel against correction will die.

Proverbs 21:21

The lovers of God who chase after righteousness will find all their dreams come true: an abundant life drenched with favor and a fountain that overflows with satisfaction.

Proverbs 21:4

Arrogance, superiority, and pride are the fruits of sin.

Proverbs 21:8

You can discern that a person is guilty by his devious actions and the innocence of a person by his honest, sincere ways.

Proverbs 4:19

But the wicked walk in thick darkness, like those who travel in fog, and yet don’t have a clue why they keep stumbling!

Proverbs 8:13

Wisdom pours into you when you begin to hate every form of evil in your life, for that’s what worship and fearing God is all about. Then you will discover that your pompous pride and perverse speech are the very ways of wickedness that I hate!”

Isaiah 26:7

The path of the righteous is smooth and level; God, the Just One, you make a clear path for them.

Isaiah 51:1

“Listen to me, you who chase after righteousness, you who passionately pursue the Lord. Look back to Abraham, the rock from which you were cut, to Sarah, the quarry from which you were dug, and remember what I did for them.

Isaiah 51:7

So listen to me, you who care for what is right, who treasure my teaching in your hearts: Do not fear the insults of others; do not be troubled when they revile you.

Jeremiah 44:4

Yet I kept sending you my servants the prophets to plead with you to stop doing such detestable things, which I hate with a passion!

Matthew 7:13

Enter through the narrow gate because the wide gate and broad path is the way that leads to destruction—nearly everyone chooses that crowded road!

1 Timothy 6:11

Timothy, you are God’s man, so run from all these errors. Instead, chase after true holiness, justice, faithfulness, love, hope, and tender humility.

2 Timothy 2:22

Run as fast as you can from all the ambitions and lusts of youth; and chase after all that is pure. Whatever builds up your faith and deepens your love must become your holy pursuit. And live in peace with all those who worship our Lord Jesus with pure hearts.