“The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.”
Proverbs 15:9 (BSB)
Context Reading
7The lips of the wise spread knowledge, but not so the hearts of fools. 8The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. 9The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. 10Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. 11Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD — how much more the hearts of men!