Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The LORD detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless. New Living Translation The LORD detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity. English Standard Version Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those of blameless ways are his delight. Berean Standard Bible The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight. King James Bible They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. New King James Version Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their ways are His delight. New American Standard Bible The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight. NASB 1995 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight. NASB 1977 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, But the blameless in their walk are His delight. Legacy Standard Bible Those with a crooked heart are an abomination to Yahweh, But those of a blameless way are His delight. Amplified Bible The perverse in heart are repulsive and shamefully vile to the LORD, But those who are blameless and above reproach in their walk are His delight! Christian Standard Bible Those with twisted minds are detestable to the LORD, but those with blameless conduct are his delight. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those with twisted minds are detestable to the LORD, but those with blameless conduct are His delight. American Standard Version They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to Jehovah; But such as are perfect in their way are his delight. Contemporary English Version The LORD hates sneaky people, but he likes everyone who lives right. English Revised Version They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD: but such as are perfect in their way are his delight. GOD'S WORD® Translation Devious people are disgusting to the LORD, but he is delighted with those whose ways are innocent. Good News Translation The LORD hates evil-minded people, but loves those who do right. International Standard Version Devious minds are abhorrent to the LORD, but those whose ways are innocent are his delight. Majority Standard Bible The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight. NET Bible The LORD abhors those who are perverse in heart, but those who are blameless in their ways are his delight. New Heart English Bible Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. Webster's Bible Translation They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. World English Bible Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to Yahweh, but those whose ways are blameless are his delight. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThe perverse of heart are an abomination to YHWH, "" And the perfect of the way [are] His delight. Young's Literal Translation An abomination to Jehovah are the perverse of heart, And the perfect of the way are His delight. Smith's Literal Translation The perverse of heart are an abomination of Jehovah, and the blameless of way his delight. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleA perverse heart is abominable to the Lord: and his will is in them that walk sincerely. Catholic Public Domain Version A depraved heart is abominable to the Lord. And his will is with those who walk in simplicity. New American Bible The crooked in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but those who walk blamelessly are his delight. New Revised Standard Version Crooked minds are an abomination to the LORD, but those of blameless ways are his delight. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThose who are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD; but those who are upright in their way are his delight. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated LORD JEHOVAH despises the perverse heart and he delights in those who are without blemish in the way. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They that are perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD; But such as are upright in their way are His delight. Brenton Septuagint Translation Perverse ways are an abomination to the Lord: but all they that are blameless in their ways are acceptable to him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Dishonest Scales…19Genuine righteousness leads to life, but the pursuit of evil brings death. 20The perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD, but the blameless in their walk are His delight. 21Be assured that the wicked will not go unpunished, but the offspring of the righteous will escape.… Cross References Psalm 101:4 A perverse heart shall depart from me; I will know nothing of evil. Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: / haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, / a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that run swiftly to evil, ... Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight. Proverbs 15:9 The LORD detests the way of the wicked, but He loves those who pursue righteousness. Proverbs 16:5 Everyone who is proud in heart is detestable to the LORD; be assured that he will not go unpunished. Proverbs 17:20 The one with a perverse heart finds no good, and he whose tongue is deceitful falls into trouble. Proverbs 21:27 The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable—how much more so when brought with ill intent! Proverbs 28:9 Whoever turns his ear away from hearing the law, even his prayer is detestable. Isaiah 1:13-14 Bring your worthless offerings no more; your incense is detestable to Me. New Moons, Sabbaths, and convocations—I cannot endure iniquity in a solemn assembly. / I hate your New Moons and your appointed feasts. They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them. Isaiah 66:3-4 Whoever slaughters an ox is like one who slays a man; whoever sacrifices a lamb is like one who breaks a dog’s neck; whoever presents a grain offering is like one who offers pig’s blood; whoever offers frankincense is like one who blesses an idol. Indeed, they have chosen their own ways and delighted in their abominations. / So I will choose their punishment and I will bring terror upon them, because I called and no one answered, I spoke and no one listened. But they did evil in My sight and chose that in which I did not delight.” Jeremiah 17:9-10 The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? / I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 23:27-28 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which look beautiful on the outside but on the inside are full of dead men’s bones and every kind of impurity. / In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. Luke 16:15 So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God. Romans 1:28-32 Furthermore, since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, He gave them up to a depraved mind, to do what ought not to be done. / They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice. They are gossips, / slanderers, God-haters, insolent, arrogant, and boastful. They invent new forms of evil; they disobey their parents. ... Treasury of Scripture They that are of a fraudulent heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight. Proverbs 6:14,16-19 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord… 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. Psalm 18:25,26 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright; … upright Proverbs 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. Proverbs 15:8 The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD: but the prayer of the upright is his delight. Proverbs 16:17 The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. Jump to Previous Abomination Blameless Delight Delights Detests Error Froward Hated Heart Mind Perfect Perverse Uncontrolled Upright Walk Way WaysJump to Next Abomination Blameless Delight Delights Detests Error Froward Hated Heart Mind Perfect Perverse Uncontrolled Upright Walk Way WaysProverbs 11 1. On DeceptionThe perverse in heart are an abomination to the LORD This phrase highlights the inner moral corruption that is detestable to God. The term "perverse" refers to those who are morally twisted or corrupt, indicating a heart that is not aligned with God's righteousness. In biblical context, the heart is often seen as the center of one's being, encompassing thoughts, intentions, and will. The use of "abomination" signifies something that is utterly repulsive to God, similar to the strong language used in Leviticus 18:22 and Deuteronomy 25:16, where certain practices are described as abominations. This reflects God's holiness and His intolerance for sin. The emphasis on the heart suggests that God is concerned not just with outward actions but with the inner motivations and attitudes of individuals. but the blameless in their walk are His delight Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. In this verse, He is portrayed as the ultimate judge of human hearts and actions. 2. Those with Perverse Hearts Individuals whose inner thoughts and intentions are morally corrupt or twisted. The Hebrew word for "perverse" ('iqqesh) suggests a deviation from what is right or true. 3. Those Whose Ways are Blameless People who live with integrity and righteousness. The Hebrew word for "blameless" (tamim) implies completeness, sincerity, and moral integrity. Teaching Points God's Perspective on the HeartGod evaluates us based on the condition of our hearts. We should strive for purity and integrity, knowing that God delights in those who are blameless. The Danger of a Perverse Heart A heart that is twisted or corrupt is detestable to God. We must guard our hearts against influences that lead us away from righteousness. Pursuing Blamelessness Living a blameless life involves sincerity and moral integrity. This requires daily commitment to God's ways and reliance on His strength. Delight in Righteousness God takes pleasure in those who walk in His ways. Our goal should be to live in a manner that brings joy to the Lord. Self-Examination Regularly examine your heart and actions to ensure they align with God's standards. Repent and seek His guidance to correct any deviations.Verse 20. - They that are of a froward heart (Proverbs 17:20); Septuagint, "perverse ways." The word means "distorted from the right," "obstinate in error." Upright in their way (Proverbs 2:21; Proverbs 29:27; Psalm 119:1). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The perverseעִקְּשֵׁי־ (‘iq·qə·šê-) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 6141: Twisted, perverted in heart לֵ֑ב (lêḇ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre are an abomination תּוֹעֲבַ֣ת (tō·w·‘ă·ḇaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8441: Something disgusting, an abhorrence, idolatry, an idol to the LORD, יְ֭הוָה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel but the blameless תְּמִ֣ימֵי (tə·mî·mê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 8549: Entire, integrity, truth in [their] walk דָֽרֶךְ׃ (ḏā·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action are His delight. וּ֝רְצוֹנ֗וֹ (ū·rə·ṣō·w·nōw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 7522: Goodwill, favor, acceptance, will Links Proverbs 11:20 NIVProverbs 11:20 NLT Proverbs 11:20 ESV Proverbs 11:20 NASB Proverbs 11:20 KJV Proverbs 11:20 BibleApps.com Proverbs 11:20 Biblia Paralela Proverbs 11:20 Chinese Bible Proverbs 11:20 French Bible Proverbs 11:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Proverbs 11:20 Those who are perverse in heart (Prov. 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