KJV ORIGINAL
The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The LORD finds the lifestyle of wicked people disgusting, but he loves those who pursue what is right.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God hates evil behavior but loves people who choose to live righteously and pursue what's good.
📚 Historical Context
This proverb comes from Solomon's collection of wise sayings, written during Israel's golden age around 950 BC. In ancient Israel, righteousness wasn't just about personal morality but about living in harmony with God's design for society—treating others fairly, caring for the poor, and maintaining justice. The contrast between the 'way of the wicked' and 'following after righteousness' reflects the clear moral choices that defined Hebrew wisdom literature.
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