Proverbs 11:20

New International Reader's Version

The Lord hates those whose hearts are twisted. But he is pleased with those who live without blame.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

My God, I know that you tested our hearts. And you are pleased when we are honest. I’ve given all these things just because I wanted to. When I did it, I was completely honest with you. Your people here have also been willing to give to you. And I’ve been happy to see this.

Psalm 101:4

I will stay away from those whose hearts are twisted. I won’t have anything to do with what is evil.

Psalm 11:7

The Lord always does what is right. So he loves it when people do what is fair. Those who are honest will enjoy his blessing.

Psalm 119:1

Blessed are those who live without blame. They live in keeping with the law of the Lord.

Psalm 140:13

I’m sure that those who do right will praise your name. Those who are honest will live with you.

Psalm 51:6

I know that you wanted faithfulness even when I was in my mother’s body. You taught me wisdom in that secret place.

Proverbs 11:21

You can be sure that sinners will be punished. And you can also be sure that godly people will go free.

Proverbs 12:22

The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies. But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.

Proverbs 13:6

Doing right guards those who are honest. But evil destroys those who are sinful.

Proverbs 14:9

Foolish people laugh at making things right when they sin. But honest people try to do the right thing.

Proverbs 15:26

The Lord hates the thoughts of sinful people. But he considers kind words to be pure.

Proverbs 15:8

The Lord hates the sacrifice of sinful people. But the prayers of honest people please him.

Proverbs 16:17

The path of honest people takes them away from evil. Those who guard their ways guard their lives.

Proverbs 21:29

Sinful people try to look as if they were bold. But honest people think about how they live.

Proverbs 3:32

The Lord really hates sinful people. But he makes honest people his closest friends.

Proverbs 6:14

His plans are evil, and he has lies in his heart. He is always stirring up fights.

Proverbs 8:13

To have respect for the Lord is to hate evil. I hate pride and bragging. I hate evil ways and twisted words.

Proverbs 9:7

When you correct someone who makes fun of others, you might be laughed at. When you warn a sinner, you might get hurt.