Proverbs 11:20 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

²⁰ They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD: But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁰ They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: But such as are upright in their way are his delight.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ They who are willfully contrary in heart are extremely disgusting and shamefully vile in the eyes of the Lord, but such as are blameless and wholehearted in their ways are His delight!

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

Common English Bible

²⁰ The LORD detests a crooked heart, but he favors those whose path is innocent.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ A depraved heart is abominable to the Lord. And his will is with those who walk in simplicity.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁰ A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely.

Proverbs 11:20 Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness, As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.

Psalm 101:4

A froward heart shall depart from me: I will know no evil thing.

Psalm 11:7

For the LORD is righteous; he loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face.

Psalm 119:1

Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD.

Psalm 140:13

Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.

Psalm 51:6

Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: And in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.

Proverbs 11:21

Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished: But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: But they that deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 13:6

Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way: But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.

Proverbs 14:9

The foolish make a mock at guilt: But among the upright there is good will.

Proverbs 15:26

Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: But pleasant words are pure.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: But the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.

Proverbs 21:29

A wicked man hardeneth his face: But as for the upright, he ordereth his ways.

Proverbs 3:32

For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD: But his secret is with the upright.

Proverbs 6:14

Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth evil continually; He soweth discord.

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the froward mouth, do I hate.

Proverbs 9:7

He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.