SIL Translator’s Notes on Proverbs 15:9

15:9

Notice the parallel parts that contrast in meaning:

9a
The LORD detests the way of the wicked,

9b but He loves those who pursue righteousness.

In contrast to 15:8, the Hebrew text does order the parallel parts of this verse in the form of a chiasm. The Hebrew order is literally:

9a
An abomination to the LORD
is

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