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Proverbs 20:11

Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.

Proverbs 20:11 · New Heart English Bible

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Proverbs 20:11 in other translations

KJV King James Version

Even a child is known by his doings, whether his work be pure, and whether it be right.

BSB Berean Standard Bible

Even a young man is known by his actions— whether his conduct is pure and upright.

WEB World English Bible

Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.

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8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment scatters away all evil with his eyes.

9 Who can say, "I have made my heart pure. I am clean and without sin?"

10 Differing weights and differing measures, both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

11 Even a child makes himself known by his doings, whether his work is pure, and whether it is right.

12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, The Lord has made even both of them.

13 Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty. Open your eyes, and you shall be satisfied with bread.

14 "It's no good, it's no good," says the buyer; but when he is gone his way, then he boasts.

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