Proverbs 15:9
The Scripture
(9) The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter opens with a reminder that wisdom is a gift from God and that it is better to have knowledge than wealth. It contrasts the path of the wise who seek understanding with the path of the foolish who reject it, and it highlights the king's responsibility to lead with wisdom.
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