2 Whoso is walking in his uprightness is fearing Jehovah, And the perverted 'in' his ways is despising Him.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 14:2

Commentary on Proverbs 14:2

(Read Proverbs 14:2)

Here are grace and sin in their true colours. Those that despise God's precepts and promises, despise God and all his power and mercy.