Proverbs 11:20 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Devious people are disgusting to the LORD, but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

ASV:

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

BBE:

The uncontrolled are hated by the Lord, but those whose ways are without error are his delight

DBY:

The perverse in heart are abomination to Jehovah; but they that are perfect in their way are his delight.

ERV:

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD: but such as are perfect in their way are his delight.

JPS:

They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD; but such as are upright in their way are His delight.

WBS:

They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

WEB:

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

YLT:

An abomination to Jehovah are the perverse of heart, And the perfect of the way are His delight.

Proverbs 11:20 Cross References

XREF:

1 Chronicles 29:17 "Since I know, O my God, that You try the heart and delight in uprightness, I, in the integrity of my heart, have willingly offered all these things; so now with joy I have seen Your people, who are present here, make their offerings willingly to You.

Psalm 119:1 Aleph. How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the LORD.

Proverbs 13:6 Righteousness guards the one whose way is blameless, But wickedness subverts the sinner. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

MHC:

11:1 However men may make light of giving short weight or measure, and however common such crimes may be, they are an abomination to the Lord. 2. Considering how safe, and quiet, and easy the humble are, we see that with the lowly is wisdom. 3. An honest man's principles are fixed, therefore his way is plain. 4. Riches will stand men in no stead in the day of death. 5,6. The ways of wickedness are dangerous. And sin will be its own punishment. 7. When a godly man dies, all his fears vanish; but when a wicked man dies, his hopes vanish. 8. The righteous are often wonderfully kept from going into dangerous situations, and the ungodly go in their stead. 9. Hypocrites delude men into error and sin by artful objections against the truths of God's word. 10,11. Nations prosper when wicked men are cast down. 12. A man of understanding does not judge of others by their success. 13. A faithful man will not disclose what he is trusted with, unless the honour of God and the real good of society require it. 14. We shall often find it to our advantage to advise with others. 15. The welfare of our families, our own peace, and our ability to pay just debts, must not be brought into danger. But here especially let us consider the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in becoming Surety even for enemies. 16. A pious and discreet woman will keep esteem and respect, as strong men keep possession of wealth. 17. A cruel, froward, ill-natured man, is vexatious to those that are, and should be to him as his own flesh, and punishes himself. 18. He that makes it his business to do good, shall have a reward, as sure to him as eternal truth can make it. 19. True holiness is true happiness. The more violent a man is in sinful pursuits, the more he hastens his own destruction. 20. Nothing is more hateful to God, than hypocrisy and double dealing, which are here signified. God delights in such as aim and act with uprightness. 21. Joining together in sin shall not protect the sinners. 22. Beauty is abused by those who have not discretion or modesty with it. This is true of all bodily endowments. 23. The wicked desire mischief to others, but it shall return upon themselves. 24. A man may grow poor by not paying just debts, not relieving the poor, not allowing needful expenses. Let men be ever so saving of what they have, if God appoints, it comes to nothing. 25. Both in temporal and spiritual things, God commonly deals with his people according to the measure by which they deal with their brethren. 26. We must not hoard up the gifts of God's bounty, merely for our own advantage. 27. Seeking mischief is here set against seeking good; for those that are not doing good are doing hurt, even to themselves.

CONC:

Abomination Blameless Delight Delights Error Froward Hated Heart Mind Perfect Perverse Uncontrolled Upright Walk

Abomination Blameless Delight Delights Detests Error Froward Hated Heart Mind Perfect Perverse Uncontrolled Upright Walk Way Ways

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