Proverbs 29:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Proverbs 29:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Proverbs 29:27 is a verse from the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Proverbs 29:27 — KJV
“An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked.”
— Proverbs 29:27 (KJV)
Proverbs 29:27 in Context — About the Book of Proverbs
Proverbs is distilled wisdom for ordinary decisions — money, words, work, friendship, marriage, anger, and the tongue. Its premise is simple: the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Thirty-one chapters make it the classic one-chapter-a-day book for praying through daily choices.
Cross-References for Proverbs 29:27
“Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:27: unjust, just, upright
“Then hear thou in heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, condemning the wicked, to bring his way upon his head; and justifying the righteous, to give him according to his righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:27: just, way, wicked
“Then hear thou from heaven, and do, and judge thy servants, by requiting the wicked, by recompensing his way upon his own head; and by justifying the righteous, by giving him according to his righteousness.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:27: just, way, wicked
“The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. such...: Heb. the upright of way”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:27: upright, way, wicked
“How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.”
Shares key themes with Proverbs 29:27: unjust, just, wicked
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