Proverbs 15:9

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,
but He loves the one who pursues righteousness.

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, man of God, run from these things,
and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,
love, endurance, and gentleness.

Proverbs 21:21

The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Psalm 1:6

For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.

Psalm 146:8-9

The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord raises up those who are oppressed.
The Lord loves the righteous.

Proverbs 4:19

But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom;
they don’t know what makes them stumble.

Proverbs 21:4

The lamp that guides the wicked—
haughty eyes and an arrogant heart—is sin.

Proverbs 21:8

A guilty man’s conduct is crooked,
but the behavior of the innocent is upright.

Isaiah 26:7

The path of the righteous is level;
You clear a straight path for the righteous.

Isaiah 51:1

Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness,
you who seek the Lord:
Look to the rock from which you were cut,
and to the quarry from which you were dug.

Isaiah 51:7

Listen to Me, you who know righteousness,
the people in whose heart is My instruction:
do not fear disgrace by men,
and do not be shattered by their taunts.

Jeremiah 44:4

So I sent you all My servants the prophets time and time again, saying: Don’t do this detestable thing that I hate.

Hosea 6:3

Let us strive to know the Lord.
His appearance is as sure as the dawn.
He will come to us like the rain,
like the spring showers that water the land.

Habakkuk 1:13

Your eyes are too pure to look on evil,
and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing.
So why do You tolerate those who are treacherous?
Why are You silent
while one who is wicked swallows up
one who is more righteous than himself?

Matthew 7:13

“Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it.

2 Timothy 2:22

Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Bible References

The way

Proverbs 4:19
But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom;
they don’t know what makes them stumble.
Proverbs 21:4
The lamp that guides the wicked—
haughty eyes and an arrogant heart—is sin.
Psalm 1:6
For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous,
but the way of the wicked leads to ruin.
Psalm 146:8
The Lord opens the eyes of the blind.
The Lord raises up those who are oppressed.
The Lord loves the righteous.
Matthew 7:13
“Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road is broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it.
Jeremiah 44:4
So I sent you all My servants the prophets time and time again, saying: Don’t do this detestable thing that I hate.
Habakkuk 1:13
Your eyes are too pure to look on evil,
and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing.
So why do You tolerate those who are treacherous?
Why are You silent
while one who is wicked swallows up
one who is more righteous than himself?

He loveth

Proverbs 21:21
The one who pursues righteousness and faithful love
will find life, righteousness, and honor.
Isaiah 26:7
The path of the righteous is level;
You clear a straight path for the righteous.
Isaiah 51:1
Listen to Me, you who pursue righteousness,
you who seek the Lord:
Look to the rock from which you were cut,
and to the quarry from which you were dug.
Hosea 6:3
Let us strive to know the Lord.
His appearance is as sure as the dawn.
He will come to us like the rain,
like the spring showers that water the land.
1 Timothy 6:11
But you, man of God, run from these things,
and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith,
love, endurance, and gentleness.
2 Timothy 2:22
Flee from youthful passions, and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.

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