Proverbs 11:20
The perverse in heart are the abomination of the LORD; But the upright in their way are his delight.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
19As righteousness tendeth to life, So he who pursueth evil pursueth it to his death.
Cross References
Psalms 11:7For the LORD is righteous; he loveth righteousness; The upright shall see his face.
Psalms 51:6Behold! thou desirest truth in the heart; So teach me wisdom in my inmost soul!
Psalms 140:13Yea, the righteous shall praise thy name; The upright shall dwell in thy presence!
Proverbs 6:16These six things doth the LORD hate; Yea, seven are an abomination to him:
Proverbs 9:7“He who correcteth a scoffer Bringeth shame upon himself; And he who rebuketh the wicked Bringeth upon himself a stain.
Proverbs 13:6Righteousness preserveth him who is upright in his way; But wickedness overthroweth the sinner.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 11:20
19 As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death. It is here shown that righteousness, not only by the divine judgment, will end in life, and wickedness in death, but that righteousness, in its own nature, has a direct tendency to life and wickedness to death. 1. True holiness is true happiness; it is a preparative for it, a pledge and earnest of it. Righteousness inclines, disposes, and leads, the soul to life. 2. In like manner, those that indulge themselves in sin are… Read the whole commentary →