King James Version
Proverbs 11:20 in the King James Version says “They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.” — study this verse from Proverbs chapter 11 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“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 · KJV
The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.
As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death.
They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.
Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. is without: Heb. departeth from
KJV Study — Public Domain
“are abomination”
H8441properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e., (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
“to the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“heart”
H3820the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
“but such as are upright”
H8549entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
“in their way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
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