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Proverbs 11:20

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.

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Proverbs 11:20 in other translations

Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh,
but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.

Proverbs 11:20 · World English Bible

Proverbs 11:20 in context

  1. 18The wicked earneth deceitful wages; But he that soweth righteousness hath a sure reward.
  2. 19He that is stedfast in righteousness shall attain unto life; And he that pursueth evil doeth it to his own death.
  3. 20They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.
  4. 21Though hand join in hand, the evil man shall not be unpunished; But the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
  5. 22As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a fair woman that is without discretion.