The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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Verse 9 is found in chapter 15 of Proverbs. A gentle answer can turn away anger, while a harsh word intensifies conflict. The chapter immediately connects speech with divine presence: the eyes of the Lord are everywhere. Therefore, verbal prudence depends not only on social techniques, but on living with the awareness that God knows human words and intentions.
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Compare Proverbs 15:9 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Der Gottlosen Weg ist dem HERRN ein Greuel; wer aber der Gerechtigkeit nachjagt, den liebt er.
Abominación es a Jehová el camino del impío: Mas él ama al que sigue justicia.
Jehová detesta el camino del malvado, pero ama a quien persigue la justicia.
La voie du méchant est en horreur à l'Eternel, Mais il aime celui qui poursuit la justice.
La via dell’empio è cosa abbominevole al Signore; Ma egli ama chi procaccia giustizia
O caminho do ímpio é abominável ao SENHOR, mas ao que segue a justiça ele ama.
惡人的道路,為耶和華所憎惡; 追求公義的,為他所喜愛。
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