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Proverbs 11:20
They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are vpright in their way, are his delite.
Proverbs 11:20 · Geneva Bible
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Proverbs 11:20 in other translations
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
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In context
17 Hee that is mercifull, rewardeth his owne soule: but he that troubleth his own flesh, is cruel.
18 The wicked worketh a deceitful worke: but hee that soweth righteousnes, shall receiue a sure rewarde.
19 As righteousnes leadeth to life: so hee that followeth euill, seeketh his owne death.
20 They that are of a froward heart, are abomination to the Lord: but they that are vpright in their way, are his delite.
21 Though hande ioyne in hande, the wicked shall not be vnpunished: but the seede of the righteous shall escape.
22 As a iewell of golde in a swines snoute: so is a faire woman, which lacketh discretion.
23 The desire of the righteous is onely good: but the hope of the wicked is indignation.
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