Proverbs 11:20

The Passion Translation

The Lord can’t stand the stubborn heart bent toward evil, but he treasures those whose ways are pure.

Cross References

Psalm 101:4

Every perverse and crooked way I have put away from my heart, for I will have nothing to do with the deeds of darkness.

Psalm 11:7

But remember this: Yahweh is the Righteous One who loves justice, and every godly one will gaze upon his face!

Psalm 119:1

You’re only truly happy when you walk in total integrity, walking in the light of God’s Word.

Psalm 140:13

Your godly ones will thank you no matter what happens. For they choose and cherish your presence above everything else!

Psalm 51:6

I know that you delight to set your truth deep in my spirit. So come into the hidden places of my heart and teach me wisdom.

Proverbs 11:21

Assault your neighbor and you will certainly be punished, but God will rescue the children of the godly.

Proverbs 12:22

Live in the truth and keep your promises, and the Lord will keep delighting in you, but he detests a liar.

Proverbs 13:6

Righteousness is like a shield of protection, guarding those who keep their integrity, but sin is the downfall of the wicked.

Proverbs 14:9

Fools mock the need for repentance, while the favor of God rests upon all his lovers.

Proverbs 15:26

The Lord detests wicked ways of thinking, but he enjoys lovely and delightful words.

Proverbs 15:8

It is despicable to the Lord when people use the worship of the Almighty as a cloak for their sin, but every prayer of the righteous is pleasing to his heart.

Proverbs 16:17

Repenting from evil places you on the highway of holiness. Protect purity and you protect your life.

Proverbs 21:29

The wicked are shameless and stubborn, but the lovers of God have a holy confidence.

Proverbs 3:32

Every violent thug is despised by the Lord, but every tender lover finds friendship with God and will hear his intimate secrets.

Proverbs 6:14

Their twisted thoughts are perverse, and they are always scheming to stir up trouble, and sowing strife with every step they take.

Proverbs 8:13

Wisdom pours into you when you begin to hate every form of evil in your life, for that’s what worship and fearing God is all about. Then you will discover that your pompous pride and perverse speech are the very ways of wickedness that I hate!”

Proverbs 9:7

If you try to correct an arrogant cynic, expect an angry insult in return. And if you try to confront an evil man, don’t be surprised if all you get is a slap in the face!