20 The Lord detests those whose hearts are perverse, but he delights in those whose ways are blameless.

Other Translations of Proverbs 11:20

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

20 Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight.

The Message

20 God can't stand deceivers, but oh how he relishes integrity.

New King James Version

20 Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the Lord, But the blameless in their ways are His delight.

New Living Translation

20 The Lord detests people with crooked hearts, but he delights in those with integrity.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Proverbs 11:20

Commentary on Proverbs 11:20

(Read Proverbs 11:20)

Nothing is more hateful to God, than hypocrisy and double dealing, which are here signified. God delights in such as aim and act with uprightness.