He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the Lord: but he that is perverse in his ways despiseth him. — Proverbs 14:2 KJV
Whoever fears the Lord walks uprightly, but those who despise him are devious in their ways. — Proverbs 14:2 NIV
Reflection on Today's Verse
Those who choose a path of deceit and crookedness show a lack of regard for God. To be devious in one’s ways is to despise the Lord, implying that such behavior is a direct rebellion against the values and principles that God represents. This part of the verse serves as a caution against dishonesty, trickery, and moral corruption.
Our moral choices are a reflection of our relationship with God and that living an upright life is a way to honor and revere God.