Proverbs 15:9
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The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness.
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But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor.
Yet I sent you all My servants the prophets again and again, saying: ‘Do not do this detestable thing that I hate.’
Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
So let us know— let us press on to know the LORD. As surely as the sun rises, He will appear; He will come to us like the rain, like the spring showers that water the earth.
Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves?
But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they do not know what makes them stumble.
Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.
Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults.