Proverbs 11:20 - Revised Version 1885 They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD: But such as are perfect in their way 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 also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness, As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.
For the LORD is righteous; he loveth righteousness: The upright shall behold his face.
Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of the LORD.
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: The upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: And in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished: But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD: But they that deal truly are his delight.
Righteousness guardeth him that is upright in the way: But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
The foolish make a mock at guilt: But among the upright there is good will.
Evil devices are an abomination to the LORD: But pleasant words are pure.
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: But the prayer of the upright is his delight.
The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: He that keepeth his way preserveth his soul.
A wicked man hardeneth his face: But as for the upright, he ordereth his ways.
For the perverse is an abomination to the LORD: But his secret is with the upright.
Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth evil continually; He soweth discord.
The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: Pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, And the froward mouth, do I hate.
He that correcteth a scorner getteth to himself shame: And he that reproveth a wicked man getteth himself a blot.