Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Bible References

Of

Proverbs 6:14

Who perversely in his heart plots trouble and evil continually;
Who spreads discord and strife.
Proverbs 8:13

“The [reverent] fear and worshipful awe of the Lord includes the hatred of evil;
Pride and arrogance and the evil way,
And the perverted mouth, I hate.
Psalm 18:25

With the kind (merciful, faithful, loyal) You show Yourself kind,
With the blameless You show Yourself blameless,

Upright

Proverbs 9:7

He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,
And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.
Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight!
Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright turns away and departs from evil;
He who guards his way protects his life (soul).
Proverbs 21:29

A wicked man puts on a bold face,
But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].
Psalm 11:7

For the Lord is [absolutely] righteous, He loves righteousness (virtue, morality, justice);
The upright shall see His face.
Psalm 51:6

Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being,
And in the hidden part [of my heart] You will make me know wisdom.
Psalm 140:13

Surely the righteous will give thanks to Your name;
The upright will dwell in Your presence.