I know, my God, that you test the heart and that you are pleased with what is right. I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to you.
Proverbs 11:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord, but those with blameless conduct are his delight. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 The LORD detests a crooked heart, but he favors those whose path is innocent. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 A perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely. |
I know, my God, that you test the heart and that you are pleased with what is right. I have willingly given all these things with an upright heart, and now I have seen your people who are present here giving joyfully and willingly to you.
Be assured that a wicked person will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.
Lying lips are detestable to the Lord, but faithful people are his delight.
Righteousness guards people of integrity, but wickedness undermines the sinner.
Fools mock at making reparation, but there is goodwill among the upright.
The Lord detests the plans of the one who is evil, but pleasant words are pure.
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The road of the upright avoids evil; the one who guards his way protects his life.
A wicked person puts on a bold face, but the upright one considers his way.
for the devious are detestable to the Lord, but he is a friend to the upright.
He always plots evil with perversity in his heart; he stirs up trouble.
To fear the Lord is to hate evil. I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech.
The one who corrects a mocker will bring abuse on himself; the one who rebukes the wicked will get hurt.