Proverbs 3:32 Meaning and Explanation
“For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The Lord abhors the perverse but is intimate with the righteous.
The Context of Proverbs 3:32
The cosmic choice between two destinations: the froward and the righteous.
What Does Proverbs 3:32 Mean?
Froward means perverse or willfully contrary—resistant to wisdom, bent on wrong. Such a person is an abomination to the LORD, utterly opposed to His character and purpose. There is no intimacy, no closeness between them. By contrast, the righteous person is the object of God's secret—His intimate counsel, His hidden blessings.
This is the contrast at the heart of the book of Proverbs: two paths, two destinations. The froward person is distant from God, repugnant to His holiness. The righteous person is drawn into God's council, receiving His wisdom and favor. The choice determines the relationship.
Proverbs 3:32 in the Original Language
סוֹגִים (sugim), 'froward'—the willfully perverse, the persistently contrary
Frequently Asked Questions About Proverbs 3:32
What does Proverbs 3:32 mean?
The Lord abhors the perverse but is intimate with the righteous.
What is the context of Proverbs 3:32?
The cosmic choice between two destinations: the froward and the righteous.