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Proverbs 29:27

An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.
Proverbs 29:27 · King James Version

In other versions

  • An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; And he that is upright in the way is an abomination to the wicked.

    ASV

  • An evil man is disgusting to the upright, and he who is upright is disgusting to evil-doers.

    BBE

  • An unjust man is an abomination to the righteous; and he that is of upright way is an abomination to the wicked [man].

    DBY

  • A dishonest man detests the righteous, And the upright in their ways detest the wicked.

    WEB

  • An abomination to the righteous `is' the perverse man, And an abomination to the wicked `is' the upright in the way!

    YLT

  • An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

    ENG

  • An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

    WBT

  • An unjust man is detestable to the righteous, and one whose way is upright is detestable to the wicked.

    BSB

In context

25The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

26Many seek the ruler's favour; but every man's judgment cometh from the LORD.

27An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.

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