13 To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
Proverbs 8:13
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Sirach 15:12–14
12 Don’t say, “It is he that caused me to err;” for he has no need of a sinful man. (WEB) 13 The Lord hates every abomination; and those who fear him don’t love them. (WEB) 14 He himself made man from the beginning and left him in the hand of his own counsel. (WEB)
Proverbs 6:15–17
15 Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery. 16 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood,
Proverbs 16:4–6
4 The LORD has made everything for His purpose— even the wicked for the day of disaster. 5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. 6 By loving devotion and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fe…
Proverbs 14:1–3
1 Every wise woman builds her house, but a foolish one tears it down with her own hands. 2 He who walks in uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is devious in his ways despises Him. 3 The proud speech of a fool brings a rod to his back, but the lips of the wise…
Proverbs 3:31–33
31 Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways; 32 for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright. 33 The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.
Proverbs 15:8–10
8 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is His delight. 9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. 10 Discipline is harsh for him who leaves the path; he who hates correction wi…
Psalms 101:3–5
3 I will set no worthless thing before my eyes. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me. 4 A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil. 5 Whoever slanders his neighbor in secret, I will put to silence; the one with haug…
Psalms 5:4–6
4 For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You. 5 The boastful cannot stand in Your presence; You hate all workers of iniquity. 6 You destroy those who tell lies; the LORD abhors the man of bloodshed and deceit.
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