Proverbs 20:11 - Easy To Read Version Even a child shows that he is good or bad by the things he does. You can watch that child and know if he is honest and good. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Even a child is known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Even a child is known by his acts, whether [or not] what he does is pure and right. American Standard Version (1901) Even a child maketh himself known by his doings, Whether his work be pure, and whether it be right. Common English Bible Even young people are known by their actions, whether their conduct is pure and upright. Catholic Public Domain Version A child may be understood by his interests: whether his works may be clean and upright. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version By his inclinations a child is known, if his works be clean and right. |
When Josiah was in his eighth year as king, he began to follow the God that David his ancestor followed. Josiah was still young when he began to obey God. When Josiah was in his twelfth year as king he began to destroy the high places {\cf2\super [421]} , the Asherah Poles, {\cf2\super [422]} and idols that were carved and idols that were made from molds from Judah and Jerusalem.
Those evil men started doing wrong\par as soon as they were born.\par They have been liars from birth.\par
The Lord gave us eyes to see with and ears to hear with—\{use them\}!
Bad people always try to cheat other people. But good people are honest and fair.
Children do foolish things. But if you punish them, they will learn not to do those things.
You will know these people because of the things they do. Good things don’t come from bad people, the same as grapes don’t come from thorn bushes. And figs don’t come from thorny weeds.
John will be a great man for the Lord (God). He will never drink wine or liquor. Even at the time when John is being born, he will be filled with the Holy Spirit. {\cf2\super [6]}
All the people that heard about these things wondered about them. They thought, “What will this child (John) be?” They said this because the Lord (God) was with this child.