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 11:20
As righteousness {tendeth} to life: so he that pursueth evil {pursueth it} to his own death.
{Though} hand {join} in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
Proverbs 11 — Context
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness {shall be} a sure reward.
19As righteousness {tendeth} to life: so he that pursueth evil {pursueth it} to his own death.
20They 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. {is without: Heb. departeth from}
Cross References
Psalms 119:1
ALEPH. Blessed {are} the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD. {undefiled: or, perfect, or, sincere}
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. {present: Heb. found}
Psalms 140:13
Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence.
Proverbs 21:29
A wicked man hardeneth his face: but {as for} the upright, he directeth his way. {directeth: or, considereth}
Proverbs 6:14
Frowardness {is} in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. {soweth: Heb. casteth forth}
Proverbs 8:13
The fear of the LORD {is} to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.
Psalms 18:25-26
With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;
Psalms 51:6
Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden {part} thou shalt make me to know wisdom.