Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But the blameless in their walk are His delight.

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.

Holman Bible

Those with twisted minds are detestable to the Lord,
but those with blameless conduct are His delight.

International Standard Version

Devious minds are abhorrent to the LORD, but those whose ways are innocent are his delight.

A Conservative Version

Those who are perverse in heart are an abomination to LORD, but such as are perfect in [their] way 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.

Amplified


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!

Bible in Basic English

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

Darby Translation

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

Julia Smith Translation

The perverse of heart are an abomination of Jehovah, and the blameless of way his delight

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

An abomination of Yahweh [are] the {crooked of heart}, but his delight [are] {those with blameless ways}.

Modern King James verseion

They who are of a perverse heart are hateful to Jehovah, but the upright in the way are His delight.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

The LORD abhorreth a fained heart; but he hath pleasure in them that are undefiled.

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.

The Emphasized Bible

The abomination of Yahweh, are they of perverse heart, but, his delight, are the men of blameless life.

Webster

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.

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
עקּשׁ 
`iqqesh 
Usage: 11

תּעבה תּועבה 
Tow`ebah 
Usage: 117

to the Lord

Usage: 0

but such as are upright
תּמים 
Tamiym 
Usage: 91

in their way
דּרך 
Derek 
Usage: 704

Context Readings

Proverbs Of Solomon

19 Righteousness leads to life and he that pursues evil participates in his own death. 20 The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord,
But the blameless in their walk are His delight.
21 Hand in hand united, the wicked shall not be unpunished; but the descendants of the righteous will be delivered.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:17

I well know, O my God, that you test everyone's heart and are pleased with people of integrity. In honesty and sincerity I have willingly given all this to you. I have seen how your people who are gathered here have been happy to bring offerings to you.

Psalm 119:1

Blessed are those whose way is blameless. They walk in the law of Jehovah.

Psalm 11:7

Jehovah is righteous. He loves a righteous way of life. Upright people will see his face (contemplate his presence).

Psalm 18:25-26

In dealing with faithful people you are faithful. With innocent people you are innocent.

Psalm 51:6

Yet, you desire truth from the secret person within me. Deep down inside me teach me wisdom.

Psalm 140:13

Indeed, righteous people will give thanks (praise) (reverence) (worship) to your name. Upright people will live in your presence.

Proverbs 6:14

Fraud is in his heart, he devises mischief continually; he sows discord.

Proverbs 6:16-19

Jehovah hates these six things: Yes, seven are an abomination to him:

Proverbs 8:13

Respect for Jehovah means to hate evil. I hate: pride, and arrogance, the evil way, and the perverse mouth.

Proverbs 9:7

Correct a scoffer and get dishonor for yourself. Rebuke a wicked man and receive insults.

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to Jehovah. Those who deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 13:6

Righteousness keeps the upright in the way. Wickedness subverts the sinner.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to Jehovah! The prayer of the upright is his delight.

Proverbs 16:17

The highway of the upright departs from evil. He who guards his way preserves his life.

Proverbs 21:29

A wicked man hardens his face. The upright proceeds with care.

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