Proverbs 3:32 (BSB)
for the LORD detests the perverse, but He is a friend to the upright.
From Proverbs 3. Also in the ESV.
Commentary on Proverbs 3:32
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Proverbs 3:27-35: True wisdom consists in the due discharge of our duty towards man, as well as towards God, in honesty as well as piety, and therefore we have here divers excellent precepts of wisdom which relate to our neighbour. I. We must render to all their due, both in justice and charity, and not delay to do it (Pro 3:27, Pro 3:28): "Withhold not good from...
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Proverbs 3:32: For the froward is abomination to the Lord,.... The perverse man, that pleases not God, and is contrary to all men, as the Jews were; one froward in his words and actions: "who transgresses the law", as the Arabic version renders it; one that acts contrary to the nature, will, and word of God; and such an one is not only abominable in his sight...
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Proverbs 3:32: Reasons for the warning. froward-- (Pro 2:15). secret . . . righteous--in their communion (Amo 3:7).
- Geneva Bible Notes (Reformed), Geneva Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 3:32: For the froward [is] abomination to the LORD: but his secret [is] with the righteous. (p) That is, his covenant and fatherly affection which is hid and secret from the world.