An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Treasury of Scripture Proverbs 24:9 The thought of foolishness is sin: and the scorner is an abomination to men. Psalm 119:115 Depart from me, you evildoers: for I will keep the commandments of my God. Psalm 139:21 Do not I hate them, O LORD, that hate you? and am not I grieved with those that rise up against you? Zechariah 11:8 Three shepherds also I cut off in one month; and my soul loathed them, and their soul also abhorred me. John 7:7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hates, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are evil. John 15:17-19,23 These things I command you, that you love one another... 1 John 3:13 Marvel not, my brothers, if the world hate you.
Context The Stiff-Necked Will Be Destroyed
1He, that being often reproved hardens his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy. 2When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked bears rule, the people mourn. 3Whoever loves wisdom rejoices his father: but he that keeps company with harlots spends his substance. 4The king by judgment establishes the land: but he that receives gifts overthrows it. 5A man that flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet. 6In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous does sing and rejoice. 7The righteous considers the cause of the poor: but the wicked regards not to know it. 8Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 9If a wise man contends with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11A fool utters all his mind: but a wise man keeps it in till afterwards. 12If a ruler listen to lies, all his servants are wicked. 13The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lightens both their eyes. 14The king that faithfully judges the poor, his throne shall be established for ever. 15The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself brings his mother to shame. 16When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increases: but the righteous shall see their fall. 17Correct your son, and he shall give you rest; yes, he shall give delight to your soul. 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he. 19A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer. 20See you a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him. 21He that delicately brings up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length. 22An angry man stirs up strife, and a furious man abounds in transgression. 23A man's pride shall bring him low: but honor shall uphold the humble in spirit. 24Whoever is partner with a thief hates his own soul: he hears cursing, and denudes it not. 25The fear of man brings a snare: but whoever puts his trust in the LORD shall be safe. 26Many seek the ruler's favor; but every man's judgment comes from the LORD. 27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.
Douay-Rheims Bible
The just abhor the wicked man: and the wicked loathe them that are in the right way. The son that keepeth the word, shall be free from destruction.
Darby Bible Translation
An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked man.
King James Bible
An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Young's Literal Translation
An abomination to the righteous is the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked is the upright in the way!
|
    |