Proverbs 15:9

NETBible

The Lord abhors 1  the way of the wicked, but he loves those 2  who pursue 3  righteousness.

NIV ©

The LORD detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

NASB ©

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.

NLT ©

The LORD despises the way of the wicked, but he loves those who pursue godliness.

MSG ©

A life frittered away disgusts GOD; he loves those who run straight for the finish line.

BBE ©

The way of the evil-doer is disgusting to the Lord, but he who goes after righteousness is dear to him.

NRSV ©

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

NKJV ©

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves him who follows righteousness.

KJV
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NASB ©
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NET [draft] ITL
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NETBible

The Lord abhors 1  the way of the wicked, but he loves those 2  who pursue 3  righteousness.

NET Notes

1 tn Heb “an abomination of the Lord.” The term יְהוָה (yÿhvah, “the Lord”) functions as a subjective genitive: “the Lord abhors.”

2 tn Heb “the one who” (so NRSV).

3 sn God hates the way of the wicked, that is, their lifestyle and things they do. God loves those who pursue righteousness, the Piel verb signifying a persistent pursuit. W. G. Plaut says, “He who loves God will be moved to an active, persistent, and even dangerous search for justice” (Proverbs, 170).