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Read Full Chapter (Proverbs 11) Proverbs 11:20 KJV
"They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight."
Proverbs Chapter 11, Verse 20
Proverbs 11:20 in Context (Verses 17–23 KJV)
17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
18
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
19
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
20
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
21
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
22
As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.*
23
The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.