Verse 20

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

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.