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Proverbs 15:9

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9A life frittered away disgusts God;

he loves those who run straight for the finish line.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

but he loves him who pursues righteousness.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves those who pursue righteousness.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves the one who pursues righteousness.

NLTNew Living Translation

The Lord detests the way of the wicked,

but he loves those who pursue godliness.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

An abomination of Yahweh is the way of the wicked,

but he who pursues righteousness he will love.

KJV 1900King James Version

The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the Lord:

But he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.