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THE MESSAGE
Proverbs 15:9
A life frittered away disgusts God ; he loves those who run straight for the finish line.
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Christian Standard Bible®
The Lord detests the way of the wicked,but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.
The Lord detests the way of the wicked,but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.
Hebrew Names Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.
King James Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord : but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord : but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
English Standard Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord , but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord , but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
New American Standard Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves the one who pursues righteousness.
New Century Version
The Lord hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right.
The Lord hates what evil people do, but he loves those who do what is right.
Amplified Bible
The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].
The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].
World English Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, But he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Geneva Bible (1587)
The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth righteousnes.
Legacy Standard Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh,But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
Berean Standard Bible
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
Contemporary English Version
The Lord is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right.
The Lord is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right.
Complete Jewish Bible
Adonai detests the way of the wicked but loves anyone who pursues righteousness.
Adonai detests the way of the wicked but loves anyone who pursues righteousness.
Darby Translation
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
Easy-to-Read Version
The Lord hates the way evil people live, but he loves those who try to do good.
The Lord hates the way evil people live, but he loves those who try to do good.
George Lamsa Translation
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Good News Translation
The Lord hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right.
The Lord hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right.
Lexham English Bible
An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked, but he who pursues righteousness he will love.
An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked, but he who pursues righteousness he will love.
Literal Translation
The way of the wicked is hateful to Jehovah, but He loves him who pursues righteousness.
The way of the wicked is hateful to Jehovah, but He loves him who pursues righteousness.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
The waye of the vngodly is an abhominacio vnto ye LORDE, but who so foloweth righteousnes, him he loueth.
The waye of the vngodly is an abhominacio vnto ye LORDE, but who so foloweth righteousnes, him he loueth.
American Standard Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Bible in Basic English
The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.
The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but He loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
King James Version (1611)
The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.
The way of the wicked is an abomination vnto the Lord: but he loueth him that followeth after righteousnes.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
The way of the vngodly is an abhomination vnto the Lorde: but who so foloweth righteousnesse, him he loueth.
The way of the vngodly is an abhomination vnto the Lorde: but who so foloweth righteousnesse, him he loueth.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.
The ways of an ungodly man are an abomination to the Lord; but he loves those that follow after righteousness.
English Revised Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
The lijf of the vnpitouse man is abhomynacioun to the Lord; he that sueth riytfulnesse, schal be loued of the Lord.
The lijf of the vnpitouse man is abhomynacioun to the Lord; he that sueth riytfulnesse, schal be loued of the Lord.
Update Bible Version
The way of the wicked is disgusting to Yahweh; But he loves him that follows after righteousness.
The way of the wicked is disgusting to Yahweh; But he loves him that follows after righteousness.
Webster's Bible Translation
The way of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
The way of the wicked [is] an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
New English Translation
The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
The Lord abhors the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue righteousness.
New King James Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows righteousness.
New Living Translation
The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.
The Lord detests the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.
New Life Bible
The Lord hates the way of the sinful, but He loves him who follows what is right and good.
The Lord hates the way of the sinful, but He loves him who follows what is right and good.
New Revised Standard
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord , but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord , but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
An abomination to Yahweh, is the way of the lawless, but, the pursuer of righteousness, he loveth.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
Revised Standard Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, but he loves him who pursues righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
An abomination to Jehovah [is] the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
Contextual Overview
9 A life frittered away disgusts God ; he loves those who run straight for the finish line.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
The way: Proverbs 4:19, Proverbs 21:4, Proverbs 21:8, Psalms 1:6, Psalms 146:8, Psalms 146:9, Matthew 7:13, Jeremiah 44:4, Habakkuk 1:13
he loveth: Proverbs 21:21, Isaiah 26:7, Isaiah 51:1, Isaiah 51:7, Hosea 6:3, 1 Timothy 6:11, 2 Timothy 2:22
Reciprocal: 1 Chronicles 29:17 - hast pleasure Proverbs 6:16 - an Romans 9:30 - followed 1 Corinthians 14:1 - Follow 1 Peter 3:13 - followers
Cross-References
Genesis 22:13
Abraham looked up. He saw a ram caught by its horns in the thicket. Abraham took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son.
Abraham looked up. He saw a ram caught by its horns in the thicket. Abraham took the ram and sacrificed it as a burnt offering instead of his son.
Leviticus 1:3
"If the offering is a Whole-Burnt-Offering from the herd, present a male without a defect at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting that it may be accepted by God . Lay your hand on the head of the Whole-Burnt-Offering so that it may be accepted on your behalf to make atonement for you. Slaughter the bull in God 's presence. Aaron's sons, the priests, will make an offering of the blood by splashing it against all sides of the Altar that stands at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Next, skin the Whole-Burnt-Offering and cut it up. Aaron's sons, the priests, will prepare a fire on the Altar, carefully laying out the wood, and then arrange the body parts, including the head and the suet, on the wood prepared for the fire on the Altar. Scrub the entrails and legs clean. The priest will burn it all on the Altar: a Whole-Burnt-Offering, a Fire-Gift, a pleasing fragrance to God .
"If the offering is a Whole-Burnt-Offering from the herd, present a male without a defect at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting that it may be accepted by God . Lay your hand on the head of the Whole-Burnt-Offering so that it may be accepted on your behalf to make atonement for you. Slaughter the bull in God 's presence. Aaron's sons, the priests, will make an offering of the blood by splashing it against all sides of the Altar that stands at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. Next, skin the Whole-Burnt-Offering and cut it up. Aaron's sons, the priests, will prepare a fire on the Altar, carefully laying out the wood, and then arrange the body parts, including the head and the suet, on the wood prepared for the fire on the Altar. Scrub the entrails and legs clean. The priest will burn it all on the Altar: a Whole-Burnt-Offering, a Fire-Gift, a pleasing fragrance to God .
Leviticus 1:10
"If the Whole-Burnt-Offering comes from the flock, whether sheep or goat, present a male without defect. Slaughter it on the north side of the Altar in God 's presence. The sons of Aaron, the priests, will throw the blood against all sides of the Altar. Cut it up and the priest will arrange the pieces, including the head and the suet, on the wood prepared for burning on the Altar. Scrub the entrails and legs clean. The priest will offer it all, burning it on the Altar: a Whole-Burnt-Offering, a Fire-Gift, a pleasing fragrance to God .
"If the Whole-Burnt-Offering comes from the flock, whether sheep or goat, present a male without defect. Slaughter it on the north side of the Altar in God 's presence. The sons of Aaron, the priests, will throw the blood against all sides of the Altar. Cut it up and the priest will arrange the pieces, including the head and the suet, on the wood prepared for burning on the Altar. Scrub the entrails and legs clean. The priest will offer it all, burning it on the Altar: a Whole-Burnt-Offering, a Fire-Gift, a pleasing fragrance to God .
Leviticus 1:14
"If a bird is presented to God for the Whole-Burnt-Offering it can be either a dove or a pigeon. The priest will bring it to the Altar, wring off its head, and burn it on the Altar. But he will first drain the blood on the side of the Altar, remove the gizzard and its contents, and throw them on the east side of the Altar where the ashes are piled. Then rip it open by its wings but leave it in one piece and burn it on the Altar on the wood prepared for the fire: a Whole-Burnt-Offering, a Fire-Gift, a pleasing fragrance to God ."
"If a bird is presented to God for the Whole-Burnt-Offering it can be either a dove or a pigeon. The priest will bring it to the Altar, wring off its head, and burn it on the Altar. But he will first drain the blood on the side of the Altar, remove the gizzard and its contents, and throw them on the east side of the Altar where the ashes are piled. Then rip it open by its wings but leave it in one piece and burn it on the Altar on the wood prepared for the fire: a Whole-Burnt-Offering, a Fire-Gift, a pleasing fragrance to God ."
Leviticus 3:1
"If your offering is a Peace-Offering and you present an animal from the herd, either male or female, it must be an animal without any defect. Lay your hand on the head of your offering and slaughter it at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting. Aaron's sons, the priests, will throw the blood on all sides of the Altar. As a Fire-Gift to God from the Peace-Offering, present all the fat that covers or is connected to the entrails, the two kidneys and the fat around them at the loins, and the lobe of the liver that is removed along with the kidneys. Aaron and his sons will burn it on the Altar along with the Whole-Burnt-Offering that is on the wood prepared for the fire: a Fire-Gift, a pleasing fragrance to God .
"If your offering is a Peace-Offering and you present an animal from the herd, either male or female, it must be an animal without any defect. Lay your hand on the head of your offering and slaughter it at the entrance of the Tent of Meeting. Aaron's sons, the priests, will throw the blood on all sides of the Altar. As a Fire-Gift to God from the Peace-Offering, present all the fat that covers or is connected to the entrails, the two kidneys and the fat around them at the loins, and the lobe of the liver that is removed along with the kidneys. Aaron and his sons will burn it on the Altar along with the Whole-Burnt-Offering that is on the wood prepared for the fire: a Fire-Gift, a pleasing fragrance to God .
Leviticus 3:6
"If your Peace-Offering to God comes from the flock, bring a male or female without defect. If you offer a lamb, offer it to God . Lay your hand on the head of your offering and slaughter it at the Tent of Meeting. The sons of Aaron will throw its blood on all sides of the Altar. As a Fire-Gift to God from the Peace-Offering, present its fat, the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, all the fat on and connected to the entrails, the two kidneys and the fat around them on the loins, and the lobe of the liver which is removed along with the kidneys. The priest will burn it on the Altar: a meal, a Fire-Gift to God .
"If your Peace-Offering to God comes from the flock, bring a male or female without defect. If you offer a lamb, offer it to God . Lay your hand on the head of your offering and slaughter it at the Tent of Meeting. The sons of Aaron will throw its blood on all sides of the Altar. As a Fire-Gift to God from the Peace-Offering, present its fat, the entire fat tail cut off close to the backbone, all the fat on and connected to the entrails, the two kidneys and the fat around them on the loins, and the lobe of the liver which is removed along with the kidneys. The priest will burn it on the Altar: a meal, a Fire-Gift to God .
Leviticus 12:8
"If she can't afford a lamb, she can bring two doves or two pigeons, one for the Whole-Burnt-Offering and one for the Absolution-Offering. The priest will make atonement for her and she will be clean."
"If she can't afford a lamb, she can bring two doves or two pigeons, one for the Whole-Burnt-Offering and one for the Absolution-Offering. The priest will make atonement for her and she will be clean."
Leviticus 14:30
"At the last, he will sacrifice the doves or pigeons which are within his means, one as an Absolution-Offering and the other as a Whole-Burnt-Offering along with the Grain-Offering. Following this procedure the priest will make atonement for the one to be cleansed before God ."
"At the last, he will sacrifice the doves or pigeons which are within his means, one as an Absolution-Offering and the other as a Whole-Burnt-Offering along with the Grain-Offering. Following this procedure the priest will make atonement for the one to be cleansed before God ."
Isaiah 15:5
Oh, how I grieve for Moab! Refugees stream to Zoar and then on to Eglath-shelishiyah. Up the slopes of Luhith they weep; on the road to Horonaim they cry their loss. The springs of Nimrim are dried up— grass brown, buds stunted, nothing grows. They leave, carrying all their possessions on their backs, everything they own, Making their way as best they can across Willow Creek to safety. Poignant cries reverberate all through Moab, Gut-wrenching sobs as far as Eglaim, heart-racking sobs all the way to Beer-elim. The banks of the Dibon crest with blood, but God has worse in store for Dibon: A lion—a lion to finish off the fugitives, to clean up whoever's left in the land.
Oh, how I grieve for Moab! Refugees stream to Zoar and then on to Eglath-shelishiyah. Up the slopes of Luhith they weep; on the road to Horonaim they cry their loss. The springs of Nimrim are dried up— grass brown, buds stunted, nothing grows. They leave, carrying all their possessions on their backs, everything they own, Making their way as best they can across Willow Creek to safety. Poignant cries reverberate all through Moab, Gut-wrenching sobs as far as Eglaim, heart-racking sobs all the way to Beer-elim. The banks of the Dibon crest with blood, but God has worse in store for Dibon: A lion—a lion to finish off the fugitives, to clean up whoever's left in the land.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
The way of the wicked [is] an abomination unto the Lord,.... The way his heart devises, which he chooses and delights in, in which he walks; nor will he leave it, nor can he be diverted from it, but by the powerful grace of God. This is a way not good, but evil, and so an abomination to the Lord; and the whole tenor and course of his life, which is meant by his way being evil: hence his sacrifices, and all his external duties of religion performed by him, are abominable to the Lord; for, while he continues in a course of sin, all his religious exercises will be of no avail, cannot be pleasing and acceptable to God;
but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness; either after a justifying righteousness; not the righteousness of the law, which the carnal Jews followed after, but did not attain unto; nor is righteousness to be had by the works of the law, nor any justification by it, nor can a man be acceptable to God on account of it; but the righteousness of Christ, which he has wrought out, and is revealed in the Gospel: to follow after this supposes a want of one; a sense of that want; a view of the glory, fulness, suitableness, and excellency of Christ's righteousness; an eager desire after it, sometimes expressed by hungering and thirsting after it, as here by a pursuit of it; which means no other than an earnest and importunate request to be found in it: and such, as they shall be satisfied or filled with it, so they are loved by the Lord, and are acceptable to him through the righteousness they are seeking after: or else it may be understood of following after true holiness of heart and life, without which there is no seeing the Lord; and though perfection in it is not attainable in this live, yet a gracious soul presses after it, which is well pleasing in the sight of God.
