Proverbs 15:9

NETBible

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

NET Notes

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

tn Heb “the one who” (so NRSV).

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).