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Proverbs 11:20
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Proverbs 11:20 · King James Version
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Proverbs 11:20 in other translations
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.
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 The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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.
23 The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.
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