Proverbs 11:20

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Crooked minds are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight.

Cross References

Psalm 119:1

Happy are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the Lord.

1 Chronicles 29:17

I know, my God, that you search the heart and take pleasure in uprightness; in the uprightness of my heart I have freely offered all these things, and now I have seen your people who are present here offering freely and joyously to you.

Proverbs 21:29

The wicked put on a bold face, but the upright give thought to their ways.

Proverbs 6:14

with perverted mind devising evil, continually sowing discord;

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright avoids evil; those who guard their way preserve their lives.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.

Proverbs 13:6

Righteousness guards one whose way is upright, but sin overthrows the wicked.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

Proverbs 9:7

Whoever corrects a scoffer wins abuse; whoever rebukes the wicked gets hurt.

Proverbs 8:13

The fear of the Lord is hatred of evil. Pride and arrogance and the way of evil and perverted speech I hate.

Psalm 140:13

Surely the righteous shall give thanks to your name; the upright shall live in your presence.

Psalm 51:6

You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart.

Psalm 11:7

For the Lord is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.

Psalm 101:4

Perverseness of heart shall be far from me; I will know nothing of evil.

Proverbs 3:32

for the perverse are an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence.

Proverbs 11:21

Be assured, the wicked will not go unpunished, but those who are righteous will escape.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock at the guilt offering, but the upright enjoy God’s favor.

Proverbs 15:26

Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, but gracious words are pure.