Proverbs 11:20

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

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All Translations

BBE BBE

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

DBY DBY

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

KJV King James Version

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

WBT WBT

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

WEB WEB

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

YLT YLT

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