Bible Read Proverbs 11

Proverbs 11:20

King James Version (KJV)

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

In context

18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.

20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

21 Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.

22 As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.

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Proverbs 11:20 in every translation

KJV King James Version
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
WEB World English Bible
Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
ASV American Standard Version
They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
An abomination to Jehovah [are] the perverse of heart, And the perfect of the way [are] His delight.
DBY Darby Translation
The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in [their] way are his delight.
WBS Webster Bible
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.