Proverbs 15:9
Proverbs · Old Testament · Chapter 15
“The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.”Proverbs 15:9
What Does Proverbs 15:9 Mean?
Proverbs 15:9 is found in the book of Proverbs, chapter 15, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to Proverbs 15:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 1:6“For the LORD knoweth the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly shall perish.”Psalms 139:24“And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”Proverbs 21:21“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.”1 Peter 3:13“And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?”1 Timothy 6:11“But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.”1 Corinthians 14:1“Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.”Isaiah 51:1“Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.”Jeremiah 44:4“Howbeit I sent unto you all my servants the prophets, rising early and sending them, saying, Oh, do not this abominable thing that I hate.”Hosea 6:3“Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning; and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth.”Habakkuk 1:13“Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity: wherefore lookest thou upon them that deal treacherously, and holdest thy tongue when the wicked devoureth the man that is more righteous than he?”Matthew 7:13“Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:”Psalms 146:8“The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:”Proverbs 4:19“The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.”Proverbs 21:4“An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin.”Proverbs 21:8“The way of man is froward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.”Isaiah 26:7“The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just.”Isaiah 51:7“Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings.”Romans 9:30“What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.”2 Timothy 2:22“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
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