King James Bible
KJVThe way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Translation Comparison
Proverbs 15:9
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Proverbs 15:9 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. | |
American Standard VersionASV | The way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | The way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth. | |
English Revised VersionERV | The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness. | |
World English BibleWEB | The way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | An abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness. |
American Standard Version
ASVThe way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
English Revised Version
ERVThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
World English Bible
WEBThe way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
American King James Version
AKJVThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.
King James Bible
KJVThe way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
American Standard Version
ASVThe way of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah; But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord: he that followeth justice is beloved by him.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTThe way of a wicked man is an abomination to Jehovah; but him that pursueth righteousness he loveth.
English Revised Version
ERVThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD; but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
World English Bible
WEBThe way of the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but he loves him who follows after righteousness.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTAn abomination to Jehovah is the way of the wicked, And whoso is pursuing righteousness He loveth.
American King James Version
AKJVThe way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but he loves him that follows after righteousness.