Verse Comparison: Proverbs 15:9
American Standard Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Amplified® Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination, extremely disgusting {and} shamefully vile to the Lord, but He loves him who pursues righteousness (moral and spiritual rectitude in every area and relation).
Contemporary English Version
The LORD is disgusted with all who do wrong, but he loves everyone who does right.
Darby English Version
The way of a wicked [man] is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
Good News Bible
The LORD hates the ways of evil people, but loves those who do what is right.
King James Version
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
New American Standard Bible
The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
New International Version
The LORD detests 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.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The Lord regards the way of the wicked as an abomination, But He loves one who pursues righteousness.
Revised Standard Version
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.
