Old Testament · SCRIPTURE
Proverbs 11:20
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Berean Standard Bible
The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight.
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.
World English Bible
Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight.
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.
Berean Literal Bible
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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB
Proverbs 11
18 The wicked man earns an empty wage, but he who sows righteousness reaps a true reward.
19 Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death.
22 Like a gold ring in a pig’s snout is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.
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