Proverbs 11:20

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight.

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Referenced Verses

  • Ps 119:1 : 1 א(Alef) How blessed are those whose actions are blameless, who obey the law of the LORD.
  • 1 Chr 29:17 : 17 I know, my God, that you examine thoughts and are pleased with integrity. With pure motives I contribute all this; and now I look with joy as your people who have gathered here contribute to you.
  • Ps 11:7 : 7 Certainly the LORD is just; he rewards godly deeds; the upright will experience his favor.
  • Ps 18:25-26 : 25 You prove to be loyal to one who is faithful; you prove to be trustworthy to one who is innocent. 26 You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.
  • Ps 51:6 : 6 Look, you desire integrity in the inner man; you want me to possess wisdom.
  • Ps 140:13 : 13 Certainly the godly will give thanks to your name; the morally upright will live in your presence.
  • Prov 6:14 : 14 he plots evil with perverse thoughts in his heart, he spreads contention at all times.
  • Prov 6:16-19 : 16 There are six things that the LORD hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift to run to evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who spreads discord among family members.
  • Prov 8:13 : 13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.
  • Prov 9:7 : 7 Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.
  • Prov 12:22 : 22 The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.
  • Prov 13:6 : 6 Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.
  • Prov 15:8 : 8 The LORD abhors the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.
  • Prov 16:17 : 17 The highway of the upright is to turn away from evil; the one who guards his way safeguards his life.
  • Prov 21:29 : 29 A wicked person has put on a bold face, but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

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    32for one who goes astray is an abomination to the LORD, but he reveals his intimate counsel to the upright.

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    8The LORD abhors the sacrifice of the wicked, but the prayer of the upright pleases him.

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    13who leave the upright paths to walk on the dark ways,

    14who delight in doing evil, they rejoice in perverse evil;

    15whose paths are morally crooked, and who are devious in their ways;

  • Prov 29:27
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    27An unjust person is an abomination to the righteous, and the one who lives an upright life is an abomination to the wicked.

  • Prov 12:22
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    22The LORD abhors a person who lies, but those who deal truthfully are his delight.

  • Prov 15:26
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    26The LORD abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.

  • Prov 11:1
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    1The LORD abhors dishonest scales, but an accurate weight is his delight.

  • Prov 11:3
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    3The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

  • Deut 25:16
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    16For anyone who acts dishonestly in these ways is abhorrent to the LORD your God.

  • Prov 10:29
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    29The way of the LORD is like a stronghold for the upright, but it is destruction to evildoers.

  • Prov 14:2
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    2The one who walks in his uprightness fears the LORD, but the one who is perverted in his ways despises him.

  • Ezek 11:21
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    21But those whose hearts are devoted to detestable things and abominations, I hereby repay them for what they have done, says the Sovereign LORD.”

  • Prov 17:20
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    20The one who has a perverse heart does not find good, and the one who is deceitful in speech falls into trouble.

  • Ps 125:4
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    4Do good, O LORD, to those who are good, to the morally upright!

  • Prov 21:8
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    8The way of the guilty person is devious, but as for the pure, his way is upright.

  • Prov 16:5
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    5The LORD abhors every arrogant person; rest assured that they will not go unpunished.

  • Prov 17:15
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    15The one who acquits the guilty and the one who condemns the innocent– both of them are an abomination to the LORD.

  • Prov 21:29
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    29A wicked person has put on a bold face, but as for the upright, he establishes his ways.

  • Ps 10:3
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    3Yes, the wicked man boasts because he gets what he wants; the one who robs others curses and rejects the LORD.

  • Ps 101:4
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    4I will have nothing to do with a perverse person; I will not permit evil.

  • Prov 20:23
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    23The LORD abhors differing weights, and dishonest scales are wicked.

  • Prov 20:10
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    10Diverse weights and diverse measures– the LORD abhors both of them.

  • Prov 11:19
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    19True righteousness leads to life, but the one who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

  • Prov 12:20
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    20Deceit is in the heart of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy.

  • Prov 6:16
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    16There are six things that the LORD hates, even seven things that are an abomination to him:

  • 2 Sam 22:27
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    27You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

  • Prov 21:27
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    27The wicked person’s sacrifice is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent!

  • Prov 10:9
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    9The one who conducts himself in integrity will live securely, but the one who behaves perversely will be found out.

  • Ps 34:16
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    16But the LORD opposes evildoers and wipes out all memory of them from the earth.

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    6The righteousness of the upright will deliver them, but the treacherous will be ensnared by their own desires.

  • Prov 21:15
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    15Doing justice brings joy to the righteous and terror to those who do evil.

  • Prov 19:3
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    3A person’s folly subverts his way, and his heart rages against the LORD.

  • Prov 16:12
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    12Doing wickedness is an abomination to kings, because a throne is established in righteousness.

  • Prov 8:13
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    13The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.

  • Prov 28:18
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    18The one who walks blamelessly will be delivered, but whoever is perverse in his ways will fall at once.

  • Prov 14:11
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    11The household of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the upright will flourish.

  • Prov 6:14
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    14he plots evil with perverse thoughts in his heart, he spreads contention at all times.

  • Prov 15:11
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    11Death and Destruction are before the LORD– how much more the hearts of humans!

  • Prov 22:5
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    5Thorns and snares are in the path of the perverse, but the one who guards himself keeps far from them.

  • Prov 12:2
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    2A good person obtains favor from the LORD, but the LORD condemns a person with wicked schemes.

  • Ps 18:26
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    26You prove to be reliable to one who is blameless, but you prove to be deceptive to one who is perverse.

  • Ps 32:11
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    11Rejoice in the LORD and be happy, you who are godly! Shout for joy, all you who are morally upright!

  • Ps 5:5-6
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    5Arrogant people cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who behave wickedly.

    6You destroy liars; the LORD despises violent and deceitful people.

  • Prov 13:6
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    6Righteousness guards the one who lives with integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

  • Ps 34:21
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    21Evil people self-destruct; those who hate the godly are punished.

  • Ps 15:4
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    4He despises a reprobate, but honors the LORD’s loyal followers. He makes firm commitments and does not renege on his promise.