Proverbs 15:9 meaning and explanation
The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
Proverbs 15:9, Berean Standard Bible
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This verse is a saying from the wise teachers of Israel, collected in Proverbs for instruction in wise living. The Hebrew verb for "detests" is taab, expressing strong revulsion, while "pursue" suggests active, ongoing effort rather than arrived perfection.
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