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But He is intimate with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For the devious are an abomination to the LORD; But He is intimate with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For the crooked <i>man</i> is an abomination to the LORD; But He is intimate with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For the devious one is an abomination to Yahweh; But His secret council is with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For the devious are repulsive to the LORD; But His private counsel is with the upright [those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the devious are detestable to the LORD, but he is a friend to the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the devious are detestable to the LORD, but He is a friend to the upright. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For the perverse is an abomination to Jehovah; But his friendship is with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The LORD doesn't like anyone who is dishonest, but he lets good people be his friends. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />The devious person is disgusting to the LORD. The LORD's intimate advice is with decent people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />because the LORD hates people who do evil, but he takes righteous people into his confidence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, a perverse man is utterly disgusting to the LORD, but he takes the upright into his confidence. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD, but his friendship is with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For the perverse is an abomination to Yahweh, but his friendship is with the upright. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For the perverted [is] an abomination to YHWH, "" And His secret counsel [is] with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For an abomination to Jehovah is the perverted, And with the upright is His secret counsel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For the perverse is an abomination of Jehovah: and his intercourse with the upright.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For every mocker is an abomination to the Lord, and his communication is with the simple. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For everyone who ridicules is an abomination to the Lord, and his communication is for the simple.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />To the LORD the devious are an abomination, but the upright are close to him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for the perverse are an abomination to the LORD, but the upright are in his confidence.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For the wicked man is an abomination in the presence of the LORD: but the secret of the LORD is with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because an evil one is defiled before LORD JEHOVAH and the discourses of LORD JEHOVAH are with the upright.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD; But His counsel is with the upright.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For every transgressor is unclean before the Lord; neither does he sit among the righteous.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/3-32.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=550" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/3.htm">The Blessings of Wisdom</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">31</span>Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways; <span class="reftext">32</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8441.htm" title="8441: ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ (N-fsc) -- Or tonebah; feminine active participle of ta'ab; properly, something disgusting, i.e. an abhorrence; especially idolatry or an idol.">detests</a> <a href="/hebrew/3868.htm" title="3868: nā·lō·wz (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To turn aside, depart. A primitive root; to turn aside, i.e. to depart, be perverse.">the perverse,</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: wə·’eṯ- (Conj-w:: DirObjM) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5475.htm" title="5475: sō·w·ḏōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Council, counsel. From yacad; a session, i.e. Company of persons; by implication, intimacy, consultation, a secret.">but He is a friend</a> <a href="/hebrew/3477.htm" title="3477: yə·šā·rîm (Adj-mp) -- Straight, right. From yashar; straight.">to the upright.</a> </span><span class="reftext">33</span>The curse of the LORD is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the home of the righteous.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-6.htm">James 4:6</a></span><br />But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">1 Peter 5:5</a></span><br />Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a></span><br />The LORD confides in those who fear Him, and reveals His covenant to them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-37.htm">Psalm 37:37-38</a></span><br />Consider the blameless and observe the upright, for posterity awaits the man of peace. / But the transgressors will all be destroyed; the future of the wicked will be cut off.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/73-27.htm">Psalm 73:27-28</a></span><br />Those far from You will surely perish; You destroy all who are unfaithful to You. / But as for me, it is good to draw near to God. I have made the Lord GOD my refuge, that I may proclaim all Your works.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-8.htm">Matthew 5:8</a></span><br />Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-37.htm">Matthew 5:37</a></span><br />Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a></span><br />Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/15-14.htm">John 15:14-15</a></span><br />You are My friends if you do what I command you. / No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not understand what his master is doing. But I have called you friends, because everything I have learned from My Father I have made known to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-7.htm">Romans 8:7</a></span><br />because the mind of the flesh is hostile to God: It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-2.htm">Romans 12:2</a></span><br />Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-14.htm">1 Corinthians 2:14</a></span><br />The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-14.htm">2 Corinthians 6:14-18</a></span><br />Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? / What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? / What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-6.htm">Ephesians 5:6-7</a></span><br />Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience. / Therefore do not be partakers with them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-6.htm">Colossians 3:6</a></span><br />Because of these, the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For the fraudulent is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.</p><p class="hdg">the froward</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-19</a></b></br> Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-13.htm">Proverbs 8:13</a></b></br> The fear of the LORD <i>is</i> to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/11-20.htm">Proverbs 11:20</a></b></br> They that are of a froward heart <i>are</i> abomination to the LORD: but <i>such as are</i> upright in <i>their</i> way <i>are</i> his delight.</p><p class="hdg">his</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-10.htm">Proverbs 14:10</a></b></br> The heart knoweth his own bitterness; and a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a></b></br> The secret of the LORD <i>is</i> with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a></b></br> At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/88-8.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-26.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-30.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/25-16.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-15.htm">Devious</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-28.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/psalms/109-5.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-15.htm">Froward</a> <a href="/proverbs/1-29.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/psalms/55-13.htm">Intimate</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-15.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-15.htm">Perverted</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-20.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/psalms/140-5.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/proverbs/2-21.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/6-16.htm">Abomination</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-13.htm">Confidence</a> <a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Counsel</a> <a href="/proverbs/11-20.htm">Detests</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-24.htm">Devious</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-1.htm">Friend</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-26.htm">Friendship</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-24.htm">Froward</a> <a href="/proverbs/5-12.htm">Hated</a> <a href="/proverbs/7-4.htm">Intimate</a> <a href="/proverbs/4-24.htm">Perverse</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-14.htm">Perverted</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Righteous</a> <a href="/proverbs/9-17.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">Upright</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">various exhortations</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">The gain of wisdom</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-27.htm">Exhortation to goodness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">33. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/3-33.htm">the different state of the wicked and upright</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical context, "perverse" refers to those who are morally corrupt or who deliberately deviate from what is right. This aligns with other scriptures such as <a href="/proverbs/11-20.htm">Proverbs 11:20</a>, which states, "The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless." The concept of divine detestation is rooted in the holiness of God, who cannot tolerate sin or moral corruption. Historically, the Israelites were called to be a holy nation, set apart from the surrounding pagan cultures, which often engaged in practices considered perverse by biblical standards. This phrase underscores the importance of moral integrity and the consequences of deviating from God's righteous path.<p><b>but He is a friend to the upright</b><br>The word "friend" here implies a close, supportive relationship, indicating that God offers guidance, protection, and favor to those who are upright. "Upright" refers to individuals who live in accordance with God's laws and exhibit integrity and righteousness in their actions. This is echoed in <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a>, "The LORD confides in those who fear him; he makes his covenant known to them." The upright are those who align their lives with God's will, and as a result, they experience His friendship and blessing. This relationship is not just a reward but a reflection of God's character, as He is inherently just and righteous. Theologically, this can be seen as a type of Christ, who embodies perfect righteousness and offers friendship to those who follow Him. The promise of divine friendship serves as an encouragement to pursue a life of integrity and faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with His people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_perverse.htm">The Perverse</a></b><br>Those who are morally corrupt, deceitful, or deviate from what is right and true.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_upright.htm">The Upright</a></b><br>Individuals who live in integrity, righteousness, and alignment with God's will.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_displeasure_with_perversity.htm">God's Displeasure with Perversity</a></b><br>The Hebrew word for "perverse" ("naloz") implies a deviation from the right path. God’s detestation of perversity underscores His holiness and the importance of moral integrity.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_value_of_uprightness.htm">The Value of Uprightness</a></b><br>Being upright is not just about external actions but involves a heart aligned with God’s truth. This alignment brings about a special relationship with God, described as friendship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_integrity.htm">The Importance of Integrity</a></b><br>Integrity is foundational for a life that pleases God. It involves consistency in character and actions, reflecting God’s nature.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_divine_friendship.htm">The Blessing of Divine Friendship</a></b><br>God’s friendship is a profound blessing, offering guidance, protection, and peace. It is a relationship that should be cherished and pursued.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_steps_to_uprightness.htm">Practical Steps to Uprightness</a></b><br>Regular self-examination, prayer, and study of Scripture help maintain a path of uprightness. Seeking accountability within a community of believers can also support this journey.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_1914_key_to_jehovah's_witnesses.htm">When is it appropriate to love or hate?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god's_'confiding'_verifiable.htm">Psalm 25:14 – Is there any concrete or historical evidence that God “confides” in believers, or is it purely subjective and beyond verification?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_the_righteous_suffer_hardships.htm">Proverbs 3:33 states the Lord curses the wicked and blesses the righteous--how do we reconcile this with righteous people facing severe hardships and injustices?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_'the_lord_tests_hearts'_be_proven.htm">Proverbs 17:3 says 'the Lord tests hearts.' How can this claim be scientifically or historically verified?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(32) <span class= "bld">His secret is with the righteous--</span>i.e., He holds confidential intercourse with them. (Comp. <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm" title="The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant.">Psalm 25:14</a>, and the reward of love and obedience to Christ, that both Father and Son will "come" unto the believer, and "make their abode with him," through the indwelling Spirit, <a href="/john/14-23.htm" title="Jesus answered and said to him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come to him, and make our stayed with him.">John 14:23</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 32.</span> - This verse gives the reason for the previous warning. The oppressor is here included under the more general term, "the froward." <span class="cmt_word">The froward;</span> <span class="accented">naloz</span>, hiph. participle from <span class="accented">luz</span>, "to bend aside," and hence a perverted or wicked man, one who turns aside from the way of uprightness, a transgressor of the Law (cf. LXX., <span class="greek">παράνομος</span>); and so the opposite of "the righteous," <span class="accented">y'sharim</span>, "the upright," those who pursue the path of justness, or the straightforward. <span class="cmt_word">Abomination</span> (<span class="accented">toevah</span>); <span class="accented">i.e.</span> an abhorrence, something which, being impure and unclean (cf. LXX., <span class="greek">ἀκάθαρτος</span>), is especially abhorrent to Jehovah. In some passages it is connected with idolatry, as in <a href="/1_kings/14-24.htm">1 Kings 14:24</a> and <a href="/2_kings/23-13.htm">2 Kings 23:13</a>, but is never used in this sense in the Proverbs, where it occurs about twenty times (see <a href="/proverbs/28-9.htm">Proverbs 28:9</a>; <a href="/proverbs/21-27.htm">Proverbs 21:27</a>; <a href="/proverbs/11-1.htm">Proverbs 11:1, 20</a>, etc.). The passage shows that prosperity and worldly success are not always a true measure of Divine favour. <span class="cmt_word">His secret</span> (<span class="accented">sodo</span>); Vulgate, <span class="accented">sermocinatio.</span> Here <span class="accented">sod</span> probably means "familiar intercourse," as in <a href="/job/29-4.htm">Job 29:4</a> and <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Psalm 25:14</a>; and hence the special favour with which Jehovah regards the upright, by revealing to them what he conceals item others, or his friendship (compare what our Lord says in <a href="/john/15-14.htm">John 15:14, 15</a>). Dathe translates "probis vero est familiaris." Gesenius says <span class="accented">sod</span> properly means "a couch," or <span class="accented">triclinium</span> on which people recline; but Delitzsch derives it from the root sod, "to be firm," "compressed," and states that it therefore means properly "a being together, or sitting together." The LXX. eontinues the "froward man" (<span class="greek">παράνομος</span>) as the subject, and renders, "Every transgressor is impure before God, and does not sit together with (<span class="greek">οὐ συνεδριάζει</span>) the just." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/3-32.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֤י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">detests</span><br /><span class="heb">תוֹעֲבַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(ṯō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8441.htm">Strong's 8441: </a> </span><span class="str2">Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the perverse,</span><br /><span class="heb">נָל֑וֹז</span> <span class="translit">(nā·lō·wz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3868.htm">Strong's 3868: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn aside, to depart, be perverse</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but He is a friend</span><br /><span class="heb">סוֹדֽוֹ׃</span> <span class="translit">(sō·w·ḏōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> </span><span class="str2">A session, company of persons, intimacy, consultation, a secret</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to the upright.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְשָׁרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(yə·šā·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3477.htm">Strong's 3477: </a> </span><span class="str2">Straight, right</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/3-32.htm">Proverbs 3:32 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/3-32.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 3:32 For the perverse is an abomination (Prov. 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