For Adonai knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.
Proverbs 15:9 - Tree of Life Version Adonai detests the way of the wicked, but loves those who pursue righteousness. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition The way of the wicked is an abomination, extremely disgusting and shamefully vile to the Lord, but He loves him who pursues righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation). American Standard Version (1901) The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. Common English Bible The LORD detests the path of the wicked, but loves those who pursue righteousness. Catholic Public Domain Version The way of the impious is an abomination to the Lord. Whoever pursues justice is loved by him. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him. |
For Adonai knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.
For Adonai is righteous—He loves justice. The upright will see His face.
and see if there be any offensive way within me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
For You are not a God who rejoices in evil. No wickedness dwells with you.
Stern correction awaits one who forsakes the way. One who hates reproof will die.
Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy finds life, prosperity and honor.
The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright.
The way of the wicked is like darkness. They do not know what makes them stumble.
To fear Adonai is to hate evil. I hate pride and arrogance, evil behavior and a perverse mouth.
The way of the righteous is straight. Upright One, You make smooth the path of the righteous.
“Listen to Me, you who pursue justice, you who seek Adonai. Look to the rock from which you were hewn, and to the quarry from which you were dug.
Listen to Me, you who know justice, a people with My Torah in their heart: Do not fear the taunt of men, nor be dismayed at their insults.
Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets, sending them early and often, saying: ‘Oh, do not do this loathsome thing that I hate.’
So let us know, let us strive to know Adonai. Like dawn His going forth is certain. He will come to us like the rain, like the latter rain watering the earth.
With eyes too pure to see evil You cannot look at such trouble! Why do You look at the treacherous? Why do You remain silent when a wicked one swallows up those more righteous than him?
“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many.
He will love you, bless you and multiply you. He will also bless the fruit of your womb and the produce of your soil, your grain and your new wine and your oil, the increase of your herds and the young of your flock, in the land that He swore to your fathers to give you.
But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Now flee from youthful desires; instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and shalom, with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.